Bartha J. Smith

“Bart” as she was affectionately known was born March 23, 1929 in Randolph County, AL to the late Hayden Harvey Gosdin and Ila Lee Butler Gosdin. She was a faithful and charter member of Independent Church of Worship, where she loved to sing and praise the Lord. She was a Beautician for over 60 years, at B&S Beauty Shop and Bart’s Beauty Shop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Jackson “Seborn” Smith; a grandson, Michael Lynch; brothers, Buck Gosdin and Willard Gosdin; and a sister, Cnovle Arrington.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Naomi Moore; grandsons, Jimmy (Tammy) Lynch, Chris Terry, and Wayne “Bird” Terry; great grandchildren, Brent, Ross, Luke, LeAnn, Jake, Cody, Caleb, and Heaven; nine great great grandchildren; sisters, Snovle Noles Akins, Winniefred Arrington, Molly Ann (Donnie) Arrington, Marvalene Spradlin, and Reba (Billy) Brown; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Monday, November 25, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. The Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jerry Scarborough officiating. .Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636. www.shlagrange.com.