Saranell Fortson Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Saranell Fortson Smith in Meridian, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Saranell left this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, L. T. Fortson and Jewel Cox Fortson; her husband Oscar Dunn Smith (Smitty); and her siblings, Edith Kathleen Tolbert and Theo Fortson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Smith of Brandon and Rosanne Smith James (Everett Hyman) of Santa Fe; her sister-in-law Ann Baine Fortson of Owensboro, KY; and her nieces, Susan Fortson Lonowski of Owensboro, KY, Sally Fortson Treppendahl of Woodville, MS and Marjorie Smith Gebhart (Dean) of Jackson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Parkway Funeral Home (1161 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157).
If you would like to honor Sara's memory, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
