Marie Drake Smith Bearden Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marie Drake Smith Bearden (Valley Grande, Alabama), who passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie Drake Smith Bearden to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Bryant Drake and Annie Drake; her husbands, William "Bud" Smith and James A. Bearden; her children, Judy Smith and Jerry Smith; and her grandchildren, Bryce Rodgers and Bentley Hansel.

She is survived by : her children, Joyce Bolin (Bill), Janice Kennedy, James Leon Smith (Alicia), Julian Smith (Diane), Jennifer Miller (Charles), Jay Smith (Heather) and Ronnie Rape; and her sisters, Doris Godsey and Laura Hancock. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your favorite charity.