May 26, 1943 – Dec. 24, 2019

 

NATCHEZ— Gail Hall Smith, 76, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, after courageously battling liver complications.  She was under the excellent care of St. Mary’s Hospice at her home in Reynolds Lake Oconee.

Visitation will be at Laird Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2020, with a celebration of life to follow at 11:30 a.m.

A private graveside service will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith was born May 26, 1943, in Natchez.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Juanita Hall; one brother, Keith; father-in-law, Elmer Smith and mother-in-law, Toni Smith.

The popular Natchez High School Rebelette and class of 1961 graduate is survived by her life-long love, Elmer L. Smith Jr., who were married Jan. 26, 1962.  The two left Natchez after marriage and attended Tulane University. After graduation, they embarked on a 40-year career with L.M. Berry and BellSouth Company, residing in multiple cities throughout the U.S.

Gail Smith lived life!  The adjective that family, neighbors, friends, and business associates most used to describe Gail was “sweet.” She enjoyed making friends traveling the world on business trips, hosting clients at conferences and special events like the Kentucky Derby.  She especially looked forward to recognizing President’s Club sales achievers.

Gail was more than just a special wife and mother.  She involved herself in her children’s activities including board member of her daughter’s dance academy, troop leader, and class mom.  She was a voracious reader, crossword solver, golfer, and avid Saints fan.  She loved spoiling her grand-kids and enjoyed watching their youth, high school, and collegiate sporting events.

Gail is the mother of Renee Smith Liberto, married to Ricky Liberto, of Covington, Louisiana and Elmer L. ”Trey” Smith III of Destin, Florida;  she had seven grandchildren, Stephanie Fisher, Charlie Mascagni, Jamie Pearce, Sarah Soregaroli, Greg Smith, Matt Smith and Calin Smith; two step-grandchildren, Zack Liberto and Abby Liberto; five great-grandchildren, Katelyn Pearce, Leah Pearce, Parker Pearce, Jase Fisher, Samuel Soregaroli; and one step-great-grandchild, Shelby Soregaroli; her two brothers, Billy and Johnny Hall; and one sister, Faye Bazemore.

The family respectfully request that donations be made to St. Mary’s Hospice in lieu of flowers:  St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of local arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.