Eleanor Nellie Ree Johnson Smith Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Nellie Ree Johnson Smith (Lancaster, South Carolina), who passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Nellie Ree Johnson Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Willie and Minnie Gaynelle Johnson; and her husband Paul Montgomery Smith, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Linda Smith Rankin (Binky) of Loris, Sandra Smith Cassell (Dan) of Columbia, Paul M. Smith, Jr. (Eileen) of Hemingway and Jeffrey D. Smith of Leesville; her grandchildren, Joseph Williamson (Marie), Jason Williamson, Byron Owens, Barrett Owens (Brittany), Brandon Owens, Stuart Smith Powell (Brandon) and Zachary Smith (Brittany); her great grandchildren, Grover, Garner Williamson, Larkin, Morgan, Sawyer Caroline, Rowan Powell, Harper, Stella Kate and Beau Montgomery Smith; her brother Mike Johnson (Pat) of Lancaster; and her sister-in-law Sandra Antley Johnson of Columbia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the church of your choice.