Mildred Louise Gudger Smith, age 91, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Born on March 28, 1931, in Turnerville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Gudger and Belle May Gudger. She worked at Clarkesville Mills for a number of years before becoming a homemaker and babysitter. Mrs. Smith enjoyed family gatherings, canning, and gardening. She was a member and taught Sunday school for 30 years at Fairfield Baptist Church and most recently attended Victory Baptist Church. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cherished her family deeply.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer Smith; son, Charles Steve Smith; grandson, James Ronald Corn; brother, J.C. Gudger; and sisters, Ruth Mason and Thelma Thomas.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Smith (Beverly), Doug Smith (Debbie), Brady Smith (Mary), all of Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila McCutcheon (Butch), Sherrie Colbert (Jeff), all of Demorest; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Rigdon of Eastanollee; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Jenkins and Rev. Keith Allison officiating. Interment will follow in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and from 12 noon – 2 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.
The family would like to especially thank her caregivers, Tera Sellers and Rebecca Strong.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
