Loretta P. Smith

Loretta P. Smith, age 84 of Rydal, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her residence. Loretta was born on July 30, 1933 in New Foundland, KY to the late Burl Parsons and Cora Hannah Parsons. She was a natural athlete who loved the outdoors, and was a God fearing Southern Baptist woman. Loretta is survived by her husband, James A. Smith of Rydal; two sons, Byron Smith and his wife Jayne of Calhoun, and Shawn Smith and his wife Rhonda of San Diego, CA; daughter, Joni Woodard and her husband W.J. of Rydal; six grandchildren, Amber Woodard, Emily Myers, Jacob Woodard, Justin Smith, Landon Smith, and Amanda Smith; and five great-grandchildren, Easton Woodard, Quinn Woodard, Elias Smith, Josiah Smith, and Quentin Smith. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 29th at 11 AM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Shawn Smith officiating. Entombment will be on Monday, June 30th at 10 AM in the Georgia National Cemetery. You may leave the Smith family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Loretta P. Smith, age 84 of Rydal.