of Conway, AR

January 28, 1952 - September 1, 2024

Nannette Lee (Hays) Smith, 72, of Conway, Arkansas died peacefully at home on September 1, 2024. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 28, 1952 to Edward M. and Ruby L. (Awbrey) Hays.

In her early years, Nannette moved often while her father served in the Air Force. She attended various schools in Germany, Texas, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Arkansas. After graduating from Mayflower High School, she obtained a bachelor's degree in education with a double major in English and Spanish, as well as a master's degree in education in Reading from the University of Central Arkansas. She taught at North Little Rock School District for 35 years and retired in 2012.

Nannette was an avid reader all her life and extremely knowledgeable about a variety of topics. Her favorite past time was watching the Hallmark Channel. She enjoyed scrapbooking (Shutterfly was her biggest fan), traveling, attending plays and concerts and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by daughters, Diana Howell, Deana Howell and granddaughter, Jaqueline Howell all of Conway; brother, Dale (Michele) Hays and nephew, Sean (Shanna) Hays all of Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Smith and niece, Kia Hays.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 10th from 6:00-8:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Chapel services will be held Wednesday, September 11th at 1:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com