Barbara A. Smith (née Axelberg), aged 85, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Birmingham, AL. Born on January 3, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, Barbara was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham.
Barbara graduated from Granger High School in Kinston, NC, and furthered her education at Rex Nursing School. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse at East End Memorial Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital.
She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Debbie Holt Waldrop, sons Andy Holt (Dennie) and Rick Holt, grandchildren Colby Smith (Taylor), Andrew Holt, Bailey Perry, Jordan Holt, Caitlyn Wyers, Lauren Holt, and Blakely Holt, and great-granddaughter Ryleigh Smith. She also leaves behind her brother, Chris Axelberg, and several nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Lois Axelberg; her husband, Sam G. Smith; and her sister, Judy A. Brown.
The family kindly requests that contributions in Barbara's memory be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church or Community Kitchens.
The arrangements are being handled by John’s-Ridouts Funeral Parlors.
A funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 17 at 2 PM with Committal immediately following. The family will receive visitors at 1 PM.
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