Leola F. Smith, age 91 of Clinton, passed away December 13, 2015 at Golden Living Center. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Her hobbies included sewing and painting. Leola was a sweet, gentle and loving mother and will always be loved by her family and all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband, Arbie Lee Smith, Jr; son, William Lee Smith; parents, Urban Sylvester and Ida Fraker Gault.
Survived by:
Daughter: Carolyn Smith Henderson
Sons: Ernest Smith and wife Sherry
John Smith and wife Louise
Daughter in-law: Myrtle Smith
Sisters: Ida Turley
Leslie Lockhart
Roxie Barick
11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren

The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to everyone at Golden Living Center, especially the nurses and CNAs, for their loving care given to Leola during her time there.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 15th from 11-1 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Chris Thomas officiating. Everyone will then proceed to Sunset Cemetery for interment. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com