Barbara Smith Hackney Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Smith Hackney of Dalton, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 24, 2025 at the age of 91. Barbara Smith touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Smith Hackney to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Doc Smith and Alma King Smith; her husband Billy Roy Hackney; her son Julian "Gregory" Hackney; and her sister Marie Wood.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Hackney (Angie) and Donna Hackney; her grandchildren, Michelle Arnold, Michael Evans, Heather Tucker, Lauren Hackney, Brett Hackney and Devin Hackney; and her great grandchildren, Grant Arnold, Avery Arnold, Alyssa Gillean, Ryran Ray, Brian Ray, Degan Evans, Evan Tucker and Ella Tucker.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Thomas Funeral Home (535 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home (535 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701). A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gordon Memorial Gardens (575 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701).
