Louise Smith Obituary

The passing of Louise Smith of Ellijay, Georgia occurred on June 16, 2026. Louise, born on December 24, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, E. B. Shirley and Frances Shirley; her husband Buddy Smith; and her children, Judy Givens and Allen Smith.

She is survived by: her daughter Donna Johnson (Ken); her grandchildren, Jeremiah Johnson (Heather), Joseph Johnson (Lindsay), JoAnna Sumner (Justin), Chris Givens (Carrie) and Megan Givens; her great grandchildren, Andrew, Bradley, Patrick, Lincoln, Bennett, Faith, Evie, Aidyn, Gracie, Zoey, Logan, Olivia and Kiera; and her siblings, Bobby Shirley, Amos Shirley, Linda Knowles, Geneva Waters, Annette Weaver and Buddy Shirley. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at choa.org.