Carol J. Smith

Carol J. Smith, age 60, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home in Southaven. She was born July 6, 1961 in Torrance, California to Jimmy and Joan Clough Whitbey. Carol worked 34 years as a histology technician for Methodist Central Hospital. A Baptist by faith, she was known as a kind and sincere person. She enjoyed taking cruises with her husband and loved her pet schnauzers.
Carol leaves behind her husband of 13 years, Donald Smith of Southaven; two step-daughters, Nickey Cooper of Atoka, Tennessee and Shana Morris of Pontotoc; step-grandchildren, Wesley, Nicholas, Isabelle, Addison, and Allisa; a brother, Jimmy Whitbey of Atoka, Tennessee; and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents
Visitation will be 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at W.E. Pegues, Tupelo. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Street Chapel with Rev. Neal Ramage officiating. Burial will follow at Eggville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Love, Nicholas Cooper, Perry Stanford, Howard Burnham, Wayne Bishop and Chevus Hall.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .