Evelyn (Lewis) Smith

Ms. Evelyn Lewis Smith, of Opelika, AL, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the age of 73.  She was born in Milledgeville Georgia on June 20, 1951 to parents Carribel and Walter Lewis. 

Evelyn proudly served our country in the United States Army and the Air National Guard Reserve for several years. While in Opelika, she worked at Uniroyal for some years but most would know her for her role as a homemaker – as she was always ready to lend a helping hand with her children and grandchildren whom she loved so dearly. 

Evelyn is survived by her loving children: Robert Smith, Jeff Smith (Shelly), Tina Belvin (David); Nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved deeply. 

A funeral service will be held for Evelyn on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Evelyn will be laid to rest in Garden Hills Cemetery. Her pallbearers will be: Carl Smith, Toby Boyd, Justin Smith, Dalton Nabors, Chandler Hicks, and Tyler Manning.