Sarah Marie Smith, 79, of Upper Tract passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at E.A. Hawse Health and Rehab Center in Baker.
She was born on May 21, 1944, in Upper Tract, the daughter of the late Oliver and Florence America (Lawrence) Hedrick.
Mrs. Smith was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School. She retired from Pendleton Manor after 30 years of service in housekeeping.
She was a member of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Group. She was a past member of Pendleton County Rescue Squad.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed gardening, canning, and reading books.
On May 2, 1964, she married J. Bruce Smith, who survives in Upper Tract.
In addition to her husband, she leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter, Ellen Turner (James) of Upper Tract; two sons, Lynn Smith (Dena) and JB Smith (Amanda), all of Upper Tract; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Hedrick; and five sisters, Shirley Thompson, Ruby Crown, Frances Halterman, Joanna Hedrick, and Loveain Warner.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor David Webb and Pastor Rita Beeman officiating. Interment was at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Upper Tract.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
