Obituaries:  Mrs. J. R. Smith, 1930, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From:  June 13, 1930 Winnfield News American

Mrs. J. R. Smith Age 74, of Atlanta Dies Sat. Night

Following an illness of six weeks, Mrs. J. R. Smith of Atlanta, 74 years old,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. O. Holland, Saturday night, June 8,
at twelve o'clock.

Mrs. Smith has lived in Atlanta and adjoining towns for many years and has
made many friends by her pleasing personality, and inspired many of the
younger set as well as those of mature years.  Mrs. Smith came to Louisiana
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Townsend when a small girl.  She was
married in 1881 to J. R. Smith.  She was a member of the Methodist Protestant
Church and took an active part in church work until her health faildd. 

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. M. Caraway of New Orleans, at
Summerfield near Colfax, at 3:30 Monday afternoon.  Mrs. Smith was the mother
twelve children and is survived by eight:  Mrs. E. L. Bufkin of Elizabeth;
Mrs. K. A. Thomas and Mrs. C. O. Holland of Atlanta; J. F. Smith of Pineville;
J. L. Smith of Delhi; J. G. and H. B. Smith of Houston, Texas; and L. M. Smith
of Verda.  Besides her children, Mrs. Smith leaves 47 grandchildren, three
great grandchildren, four brothers and one sister.