Nancy Lee Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nancy Lee Smith of Cartersville, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nancy left this world on December 8, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nancy Lee Smith to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Nancy may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marshall Ragan and Etta Ragan; her husband Gene Smith; and her stepchildren, Mike and Sandy.
She is survived by: her daughters, Becky, Joy and Jamie. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and an abundance of extended family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Cartersville First Baptist Church (241 Douthit Ferry Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ministry of Nancy's grandson Ben Straub, who serves the Lord in Zambia, Africa, training African church leaders; a cause close to her heart.
December 10, 2025
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