Louise Griffith Smith, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., at the age of 91.
Louise was the daughter of Chester and Isabell (Jackson) Griffith. She was one of 10 children. She and her parents resided in Switzerland County, Ind., where she graduated from Vevay High School in 1949. Upon graduation, she attended Purdue University where she met Robert M. Smith, to whom was she married for 66 years.
Louise was employed and retired from the Madison County School Board as a Library Clerk. She was a long-standing member of Grace Presbyterian Church, of Madison, and was an active member of the Madison Garden Club until recent years. Louise enjoyed working in the yard, sewing, swimming in the pool and many relaxing hours of crocheting, making numerous family treasures.
Louise was survived by four siblings: Alberta Waren, Carolyn Wolf, Harold “Eugene” Griffith (Nancy) and Lucile Peck (Bill); three children: Robert Neil Smith (Marta), Micheal Glen Smith (Judy) and Bonnie Smith Martin (Daniel Deceased); nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, in Madison, on Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church.
Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, (850) 973-2258.
You may send your condolences to the family by visiting the website at www.beggsfuneral.com.