Anita Smith Johnson passed away peacefully at the age of 77.
Born in Birmingham to Kirby and M.D. Smith III, she moved to Huntsville in 1965 when her father acquired WAAY Radio and TV to start the family’s broadcasting career.
A lifelong resident of Huntsville, Anita worked in the family business. Volunteerism being one of her passions, she was active in the Church of the Nativity, Episcopal, Huntsville Museum of Art Women’s Guild, and Crisis Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and nephew, Bryan Creighton Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Walker (Bob); grandchildren, Katherine Walker Anderson (Jack), and Robert Harland Walker II; brother, M.D. Smith IV (Judy); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Father Michael Goldsmith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of the Nativity, Episcopal, 208 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801.
