Barbara Smith Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Smith (Poplarville, Mississippi), whose life came to an end on October 26, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rollie Frierson and Mattie Wheat Frierson; her parents-in-law, Haschal H. Smith (Hack) and Genevieve H. Smith; her siblings, Hurlon Frierson (Dot), Bobby Frierson, Charles Frierson (Hilda), Hulen Frierson (Myrt) and Betty Jean Smith (Hubert); and her grandson CJ Smith.

She is survived by: her children, Chuck Smith (Robyn), Kim Calegan (Curt), David Smith (Tracy) and Becky Miller (Tim); her sister-in-law Mary Jane White; her grandchildren, Cody Smith (Jourdan), Devon Bush (Shanee), Emory Smith (Breanna), Ethan Beach, Samantha Dyche (Corie), Brice Smith, Gen Hughes (Chris), Meagan Muela (Matt), Trent Spiers (Brittany) and Gracie Gipson (Danny Chapman); and her great grandchildren, Lane Smith, Luke Smith, Karsen Moore, Baileigh Moore, Caleigh Parker, Shelby Dyche, Greyson Spiers, Harlow Muela, Nate Muela, Andrew Muela, Brance Spiers, London Spiers, Levi Croas and Lillie Ann Chapman. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Funeral Home (315 US-11, Poplarville, MS 39470). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.