of Marshall, AR
July 28, 1928 - December 13, 2013
Lula Jean (Bradford) Smyth, age 85 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on December 13, 2013 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born in Shirley, Arkansas on July 28, 1928 to Edgar Bradford and Adell (Hooten) Bradford.
Lula was the fourth of seven children and was raised by very loving parents. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marshall, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Samuel Clay Smyth; and sisters, Virginia Cantrell and Anna Jane Bradford.
Survivors include her children, Mike Smyth and wife Dianne of Yellville, Keith Smyth and wife Missy of Gassville and Marsha Dillard and husband Roy, also of Yellville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Holmes and husband Zac, Stacy Walton and husband Greg, Cindy Mears, Brad Smyth, Colin Jackson and wife Becca and Tiffany Jackson; two step-grandchildren, Stacy Grillette and husband Huey and Anthony Raimondi and wife Monica; nine great-grandchildren, Levi Holmes, Kyle Holmes, Elizabeth Walton, Sam Walton, Tyler Mears, Wyatt Mears, Heaven Smyth, August Smyth and Gracyn Jackson; three step-great grandchildren, Emily Grillette, T.J. Raimondi and Meagan Raimondi; sister, Mary Watts of Harrison; brothers, George Bradford of Fort Smith, Bob Bradford and wife Sandy, also of Fort Smith and Jack Bradford and wife Mary of Augusta, GA; brother-in-law, Kenneth Smyth and wife Dean of Marshall; and sister-in-law, Kay Smyth of Benton.
Funeral Services for Lula will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2013 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Rev. Mike Proctor officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, December 15, 2013 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be: Dr. Charles Daniel, James Hendricks, Dr. G.C. Blair, Gary Morgan, Larry Cotton and Jerry Patterson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ed Tudor, Rob Morton, Benny Armes, Dorsey Steen and Sid Lowrance.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Marshall United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 296, Marshall, Arkansas 72650
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15 Condolence(s)
Wilber and Linda Passmore
Thursday, December 19, 2013
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Beverly Campbell Massey
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Lula's passing. She always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed.
Virginia Lee
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Lula's passing. We shared many good times working at Marshall Elem. I remember her kindness, her laugh and her ability to find some fun in each day. She will be missed.
Allen and Mary Walton
Monday, December 16, 2013
Sorry for this great loss. She was always so nice to greg, stacy and kids. She will be missed. Prayers for everyone.
Judy Kelley
Monday, December 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Lula for several years. She was very special to me.
Paula Roddy
Monday, December 16, 2013
sorry for your loss Keith&family-deepest sympathy to all
Brenda Lewis
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Lula was a very special lady to all who knew her. S>C> & Lula were very special to me while I worked with him. May God bless each of you during this time. You are very fortunate to have loving parents as these.
Barbara Anne Hooten
Sunday, December 15, 2013
It is with deep sadness that I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of my cousin, Lula.
Paul & Cathy Stephenson
Sunday, December 15, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Lula's passing. She was a dear, sweet lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time.
Sandy Curington
Sunday, December 15, 2013
When I was growing up, Aunt Lula was always kind and understanding of me, even when I wasn't behaving too well. She was one of my favorite people. Her capacity to love, her understanding, and kindness dwell in the heart and soul of each of you. She will always be near you. Bob and I hope that God's strength and love comfort you in your loss. We wish we there with you and your families.
Our love and prayers,
Sandy and Bob Curington
Peggy Adams
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Lula will be missed by all who knew her.
Lenora Harness
Saturday, December 14, 2013
A very sweet lady. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Joe, Melba and Dale Ward
Saturday, December 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Lula as a very sweet person who we thought a lot of. Prayers ae with her family and friends.
Barbara Smith
Friday, December 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wes Elliott
Friday, December 13, 2013
Keith, Marsha, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing.I remember her well. She was always nice to everyone who came to your home. Let God guide you through this sad time.Angels rejoice when another comes home. God Bless.