Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara obtained her education within the Talbot County Public School System, graduating from Central High School. She furthered her education by attending nursing school and became a Nurses’ Assistant. Barbara was employed by the Hamby Family.

“Bobbie Jean” as she was affectionately known , accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age and continued her Christian walk at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Walter Phillips, Sr., where she faithfully served on the Senior Choir, Pastor’s Aide Ministry and the Sisterhood Ministry. She greatly enjoyed and found much pleasure in listening to some good ‘ole’ gospel music. As we look at the second pew, we will always be reminded of your spirit and the love you had for everyone.

Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor; she had a passionate love for life. She had a fun loving character and was always cracking jokes. Her loving smile and presence will be missed. Everyone had to go to “Barbara Smith’s house” to eat.

Now, the days were at hand that God, in His infinite wisdom, would beckon her home. That day came on Sunday, December 28, 2014, when she completed her earthly journey and went to rest in God’s care. Barbara was everyone’s doctor. If you had and illness, she had a homeopathic remedy for you. She was always upbeat for she knew that nothing could not invade her soul and rob her of the joy she had inside. She left us suddenly, but her memories will be forever etched in the heart of those who loved her dearly, .

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gyles Smith and a daughter, Sheba Ford.

Her loved ones remaining to cherish her precious memory and honor her spirit are: one son: Jeffrey (Lynnene) Smith, Sr., of Huntsville, AL; one daughter, Marjorie Harden, Columbus, GA; one brother: Alphonzie Bryant, Box Spring, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Taneka Berry, Crystal Robinson, Marquita Harden, and Brandon Harden all of Columbus, GA and Jeffrey (LaKendra) Smith, Jr., Tyler Smith and Tiphany Ford of Huntsville, AL. Ten great-grandchildren: Marcus McPhearson, Uriah McPhearson, A’yana Berry, Keundra Weaver, Jordyn Taylor, Kamari Lipscomb, and Morgyn Harden of Columbus, GA and Skyler Flowers, Karter Smith and Karsyn Smith of Huntsville, AL; one son-in-law: Dudley Harden; special “phone buddies”: Betty Jean Harmon and Barbara Ann “Barb” Johnson. a host of nieces, nephews, and other relative and friends and her beloved church family.