Dale S. Wales, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the memories she cherished.
Dale’s life was celebrated during a visitation held on Sunday, April 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home. A heartfelt service, led by Josh Beddingfield and Lisa Myhan, followed at 2:30 p.m., where friends and family gathered to honor her memory. Dale was laid to rest at Gatlin Cemetery, where she will forever be remembered.
Dale was born to Edward and Odell Smith, and she shared an unbreakable bond with her siblings. The sister trips they embarked on were cherished moments filled with laughter and love. Dale’s life was enriched by her family, and she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Smith.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 53 years, Curtis K. Wales, who stood by her side through thick and thin. Dale’s legacy lives on through her three brothers, James, Billy, and Willie Smith, and her four sisters, Betty, Carolyn, Jean, and Marie. Together, they shared a bond that transcended time and distance.
Dale’s children, Tiffinnie Nelms with husband Todd and Clint Wales with wife Heather, were the light of her life, and her nine grandchildren, Bentlee, Emree, Wales, Easton, Clay, Jackson, Avery, Brandt, and Brennan, brought her immense joy and pride. Her love for them knew no bounds, and she treasured every moment spent in their company.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital, a cause close to Dale’s heart.
To make a memorial gift, please send a check made payable to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development
P. O. Box 290369
525 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37229
Gifts will support the Greatest Needs at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Please include a note with the check or indicate on the memo line that the gift is made in memory of Dale S. Wales.
Gifts can also be made online at VanderbiltHealth.org/giving. Please select the checkbox next to “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone.”
Dale S. Wales was a sweet and loving soul who touched the lives of all who knew her. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family will be forever remembered and deeply missed.
May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love of those who went before her and the memories of those she left behind.
