We are sad to announce that on March 23, 2024, at the age of 96, Jessie Azilee Smith Werts in Lexington, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Patrick Eugene Smith and Sudie Mae Rice Smith; her husband David William Werts, Sr.; her daughter Betty Jo Werts; and her siblings, Virgil Smith, Lula Mae Jester, Vinetta Nicholson and Doris Jay.

She is survived by : her children, Brenda W. Moons (Chris) of Jupiter, Jane Autrey Bryant (Todd) of Gilbert and David Werts, Jr. (Maribeth) of Saluda; her sister Sara Crawford; and her grandchildren, Stephanie Gentry, Christina Moons-Sturgill, Joshua Uhlar, Amber Newby, Mikell Autrey, Chad Arant, Kori Miller, Brad Werts and Jess Werts. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 102 East Butler Avenue, Saluda, SC 29138.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ramey Funeral Home