Thella Ruth Smith

Thella Ruth Wren Smith passed away on December 29th, 2025 at the age of 92. Mrs. Smith was born on June 5, 1933 to W. L. and Lillie Guthrie Wren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Doice Smith, her parents, her sister, Tressie (Hubert) McKissack, and her brother, Troy Wren.

She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Cameron) Harbison, grandson Jason (Tara) Harbison, granddaughter Bethany (Kenny) Boulahanis, and four great-grands, Malachi, Shiloh, Selah, and Josiah Boulahanis. She is also survived by her dear sister-in-law, Odeen (Troy) Wren and special nieces, Phyllis (Mike) Vines and Sherrie (Buck) Simmons.

A visitation will be held at Moss service on January 2nd, 2026 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM with the funeral immediately following. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Baptist cemetery.

Thella Ruth loved her family and enjoyed serving them any way she could. One of her favorite things to do was search through recipes for special foods they might enjoy. But no matter the occasion, her family’s most requested dish continued to be her wonderful chicken dumplings. She delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She saw her family as gifts from God and loved spending time with each of them.

More than anything else, Thella Ruth loved her Lord. A church bulletin from several years ago quoted her as saying that she was saved at a young age and had felt God’s protection and guidance every day throughout her life. During her later years, it was difficult for her to attend church regularly, so she watched several online church services every Sunday. She also faithfully read her daily Bible reading, Sunday School lesson, and devotional book. She prayed for her family and for any other prayer needs she knew about. Her faith was firmly grounded in Jesus Christ. Several years ago, Thella Ruth learned to text, and several times a day Glenda would check in with the simple words: “Are you okay?’ And Thella Ruth would reply with, “I’m okay.” There is no doubt that if she could tell us, she would assure us that she is doing so much better than just “okay” in her new Heavenly home with Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Spring Hill Cemetery fund in care of Mr. Belford Grey 310 County Road 1094 Cullman, Alabama 35057.

The family sends appreciation to the caring staff on the West Hall of Woodland Village nursing center and to the kind compassion shown by each of the Aveanna Hospice nurses.

Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.