Mrs Lorena Gibbs Smith

March 1, 1930 - March 26, 2017

Lorena Gibbs Smith, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2017. She was 87. Mrs. Smith was born on March 1, 1930 in Holly Pond, Alabama to the late Sam and Donie Hanson Gibbs. She was a homemaker and a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Bryant Smith; and 5 sisters and 7 brothers. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Christia and Rickie Payton of Carrollton, GA; her sisters, Edna Yates of Anniston, Alabama, and Wilma Jeter of Bowdon, Georgia; her sister-in-law, Earlene Gibbs of Anniston; a special pet, Jenni; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Ralph Caldwell, Bro. Bill Reynalds, Bro. Alan Smith, Bro. Thomas Taylor, and Bro. Chris King will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ross Crosby, Tab Chaffin, Charles Arrington, Ricky White, Chad Ledbetter, and Franky Williams. Interment will follow at Indian Creek Baptist Church. Prior to the services, the family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. till the funeral hour at 3:00 p.m.