Mary Lou Smith Obituary

The world bids farewell to Mary Lou Smith of Staunton, Virginia, departing on August 8, 2025 at the age of 76. Mary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Grimes and Olga Grimes; her husband Harry Garland Smith; her stepson Stanley Smith; and her brothers, John Grimes, Glen Grimes, Gary Grimes and Jim Hammonds.

She is survived by: her children, Stephanie Benson and Scotty Sandlin; her stepchildren, Teresa Truslow and Robert Smith; her grandchildren, Derek Sandlin, John Benson and Mackenzie Bauer; her great grandchildren, Wyatt Bauer (Tara Moore), Kymani Sandlin, Peyton Sandlin and Liam Sandlin; and her siblings, Patricia Reed of Tennessee, Martha Cottrell of Florida and Shirley Parsons of Florida.

Memorial donation may be made in Mary's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, by visiting http://www.alz.org.