Funeral Services for Ms. Joyce Ann Smith, age 55 of Ashland, will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Billy East officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Joyce was born in Clay County, worked as a childcare provider, and loved holding and talking to the babies, also worked in textile manufacturing at Robinson’s and for a while at Tyson Foods. She enjoyed riding on dirt roads, and fishing and was able to travel to several different states later in life. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her large family.
Ms. Smith is survived by her son, Eddie Smith of Ashland; three sisters: Sherry Rose Mitchell of Lineville, Charlene Pat Spurling (Michael) of Ashland, Mavis Ann Mitchell of Lineville; two brothers: James Gaither Mitchell (Lynn) of Ashland and Robert James Mitchell of Lineville; two nieces and two nephews: April Leanne Mitchell, Christene Miles, Dustin Miles, Jessie Mitchell; her great nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
Ms. Smith is preceded in death by her parents: Thurman Gaither Mitchell and Mavis Ruth Shirey Mitchell; her husband, Curtis Eugene Smith, and two sisters: Elizabeth Diane Mitchell and Patricia Gay Mitchell.
Pallbearers for Ms. Smith will be Dustin Miles, Jessie Mitchell, Jodi Sewell, and Robert Green.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and until service time on Friday at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland.
Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.
