Orell "Dean" Smith

Orell “Dean” Smith, 84, of the Carlisle Community, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham.  Orell was born on December 22, 1932, to the late Beamon and Lela Scott.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Smith; her son, Kenneth Smith and her sister, Tula Busha.

She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte (Roger) Hughes and Daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Smith. Four grandchildren: Tammy (Nick) Tatum, Rodney (Monica) Hughes, Amy Smith and Holly Smith.  Two great-grandchildren: Chase (Haley) Sparks and Chandler (Dalton) Cook. One sister: Bobbie Roberson; two brothers: Autrey (Betty) Scott and Mackie (Norma) Scott and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. 

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Albertville Memorial  Chapel with visitation 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service following at Hillcrest Cemetery in Boaz.  Pastor William McClellan and Rev. Charles Hall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Antioch Baptist Church 130 First Street, Albertville, AL 35950, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice.

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