Melinda F. Smith

Melinda F. Smith, age 79 of Moody, AL passed away on June 30, 2023 in Birmingham, AL. She was a native of Walker County, AL and was born on March 16, 1944 to Albert and Vicy Ferguson. She was the youngest of their four children. Melinda was a graduate of Ensley High School class of 1962. She married the love of her life Rickey J. Smith on October 28, 1993.

She was a faithful Christian and devoted member of Leeds Worship Center where she sang in the choir. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her beloved banana pudding and her cajun chicken salad. She retired from PEMCO Aeroplex after 45 years of service.

Melinda was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Betty Smith, Polly Harper, and Nell Smith and two brothers-in-law, Arnold Harper and Robert Pickard. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Rickey J. Smith; her son, Scottie Smith (Racheal); her three grandchildren, Caleb, Landen, and Samuel Smith; her sisters, Patsy Pickard, Peggy McKenzie (Donnie) and Sonya Fite; niece, Dee Christensen (Jim), and great nephew, Dane Christensen (Amy). She also leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A funeral for Melinda will be held at Leeds Worship Center in Leeds, Alabama at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. 2023, with visitation held two hours prior to the service. Pastor Rickey Bradford and her son, Pastor Scottie Smith will be presiding over the service. There will be a visitation for Melinda on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Scottie Smith, will be at Colonial Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Richland Creek Church of God Cemetery,