Mary Ruth Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Ruth Smith (Gadsden, Alabama), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 1, 2026 at the age of 97. Mary Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ruth Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Arthur Guice and Mary Nancy Guice; her former husband Billy Oliver; her husband Doyle Smith; and her stepdaughter Gayle Thomas.

She is survived by: her daughter Jeanne Kerr (Randy); her grandchildren, Kelly Pritchett (Robert), Kaci Kerr and Bradley Kerr (Kristi); her great grandchildren, Liam Pritchett, Luke Pritchett, Owen Pritchett, Bennett Kerr and Caroline Kerr; her daughter Rebecca Goodwin (Rick); her stepdaughter Laurel Kingsley (John); her stepgrandchildren, Anissa Blair (Phil), Daniel Thomas, Amber McCarver (Brian), Cory Kingsley (Tamara), Aaron Kingsley (Julie), Shawn Kingsley and Christopher Kingsley (Jessica); and her family, Shirley Handford and Melinda Guyton. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.