Mary Root Smith "Susie" age 82 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away on Wednesday January 11,2023. She is preceded in death by her father William D. Root Jr. , her mother Helen Grimes Root, her brother William D. Root III, and her grandson James D. Smith III. She is survived by her sister Patsy E. Root, her children Donny Smith(Dana), Tim Smith, Patrick Smith(Jennifer) and Michele Nelson(Mike); eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was retired from Alabama Telco Credit Union, an avid Alabama Fan and season Ticket holder and her grandchildren kept her young at heart.
A visitation for Susie will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211, followed by a funeral service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Pastor Chris Lamb Officiating. There will be a private burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
