Mrs. Vernita Wisham Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Vernita Wisham Smith, 80, of Shingler died Saturday January 2, 2016 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday January 4, 2016 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born on October 20, 1935 in Worth County to Russie and Cleyone Medders Wisham. She was the salutatorian from her graduating class at Sylvester High School in 1951 and lived in Worth County all her life. She worked as a bookkeeper at Worth County Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, dancing and shopping. Mrs. Smith was a member of New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and attended Shingler Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters; Arlene Smith Ferguson (Jackie) of Poulan, Kay Smith Mathews (Kevin) of Shingler, grandchildren; Chris Shedd (Samantha), Matt Medders (Joy), Kate Wilson (Brady), Elizabeth Medders, Erin Smith, Rhett Smith and Clint Ferguson (Brooke); eleven great grandchildren and a number of cousins. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Cecil A. Smith, Jr. on November 3, 2007. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 PM until the service hour at Banks Funeral Home. For those desiring memorials may be made to Margaret Jones Public Library, 205 East Pope St., Sylvester, GA 31791. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Vernita Wisham Smith

October 20, 1935 - January 2, 2016