Joyce Annett Taylor Smith, 77 years old of Russellville, Al passed away on Sunday, February
12, 2023. Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home
Chapel Russellville, AL. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm in the
Chapel of Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Garden. She was born on
January 17, 1946 in Franklin County Alabama. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of
25 years Thomas Nolen Smith. Her father Gilbert E. Taylor her mother Bennie (Moore) Taylor.
Her siblings Marvin Oneal Taylor, Gilbert Junior Taylor, Sparkie Gene Taylor, Tommie Farice
Taylor and Betty Elizabeth Taylor McCaig Joyce is survived by her daughters Annette Hargett
(Jeff), Debbie Rutherford (Marlon), and Bridgett Smith. Her brother Billy Ray Taylor.
Grandchildren Spencer Hargett (Danielle), Darby Hargett, Tatyana Swinea (Thomas), Katya
Rutherford, Ansley Tate, Alayna Tate, and Isabella Tate. Great Grandchildren Sylvia Joy Swinea
and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Pallbearers Spencer Hargett and Thomas Swinea and
her nephews Dennie Taylor, Dale Taylor, Doug McCaig, Tyrus Taylor, David Taylor, Chris
Smith and Jeff Smith. Honorary Pallbearers great-nephews. She treasured her time loving on and
spoiling her grandkids, which was evident by the amount of pictures in her house of them. Being
the baby of seven children, she had lots of opportunities to practice with all her nieces and
nephews. Her favorite times were cheering on her three daughters and all of her grandkids in
whatever sport each played. She also enjoyed many trips to the beach. We all knew that a stop
would be made at exit 205 to get ice cream and peaches.
She was an exceptional cook and made sure everyone had their favorite food on her table or at
the dinner-on-the ground for a gospel meeting. If you were a part of the singings at Shady Grove,
you were sure to hear her singing alto with the congregation. She was a huge fan of Nick Saban
and the Crimson Tide. She enjoyed lake life: boating, skiing, swimming, taking naps and riding
the SeaDoo with her grandkids. She had a special gift of talking to people whether she was
cutting up with her brothers & sister, running the bait shop, working at the courthouse, shopping
or giving the refs her opinion. She was the first female to win the State Championship for Trap
Shooting 1974. A sport she excelled in along with Nolen, her husband of 25 years.
Special thanks to Russellville Healthcare Staff, Greta Boutwell and Jenny Skipworth , Hospice
of North Alabama, Sandra Smith, Martha Kimbrough, and Stephanie Glover. Akins Funeral
Home will be assisting the family.
