Wendell Franklin Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 15, 2025, at the age of 84, Wendell Franklin Smith (Clanton, Alabama), born in Seminole, Oklahoma passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Wendell's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Wendell's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his wife Carol; and his parents, Cloyd Smith and Thelma Smith. He is survived by: his children, Jonathan Randolph Smith (Jill) of Dallas and Sarah Elizabeth Kelley of Andalusia, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Austin Luke Kelley, Brighton Nathaniel Smith, Savannah Faith Kelley, Jenna Marguerite Smith, Ashland Grace Kelley and Hudson Samuel Kelley. He is also survived by four brothers and a sister.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Wendell's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org), the University of Montevallo (montevallo.edu/give/momentum), or Providence Presbyterian Church (providencedallas.givingfire.com), to honor his commitment to compassion, education, and faith.
