Barbara Smith Palmertree Obituary
Barbara Smith Palmertree of Water Valley, Mississippi passed away on October 4, 2026. Barbara, born on August 7, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Smith Palmertree to show support.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lee Smith Jr. and Lila Faye Simpson Smith. She is survived by: her son Robert Palmertree of Water Valley, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Wendy Miller (Brent) of Oxford, Mississippi, Josh Miller (Mary Jordan) of Brandon, Mississippi and Ty Miller of Oxford, Mississippi; her sister Brenda Gossett (William) of Oxford, Mississippi; her sisters-in-law, Wara Smith and Phyllis Smith; and her brothers, Gary Smith and Larry Smith.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford (601 Commerce Pkwy, Oxford, MS 38655). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Chapel of Coleman Funeral Home (601 Commerce Pkwy, Oxford, MS 38655).
