Mildred Ann "Moody" Smith Obituary (1931 - 2017)

Mildred Ann "Moody" Smith, 85 Mildred Ann "Moody" Smith, 85, a resident of Linville passed away on February 3, 2017 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born on December 13, 1931 in Edom and was the daughter of the late William and Blanche King Wenger. She was employed for Rocco Hatchery, Metro Pants, Herman Hollar Apple Packing, as a bookkeeper for Ruscco Home Specialties and for nine years at the JMU Bookstore. She was wonderful cook, who enjoyed canning and making her children's favorite things. She loved helping others and served as a mother figure to many. She was a member of Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. On April 9, 1949, she married Carey R. Smith who survives. Also surviving is four children, Gerry Smith and wife Krystal of Linville, Brenda Hess of Rockingham, Danny "Chaz" and wife Bonita of Linville, Tommy Smith and wife Carla of Mathias; a sister, Janet Loker of Harrisonburg; four grandchildren, Leslie Hylton, Eric Hess, Brian Hess, Scott Smith; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Mitchell and a granddaughter Kristine "Krissy" Smith. The body was cremated and all services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Ritchie, 9655 Woodlands Church Road, Linville, Virginia 22834. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.