SMITH, Ella Mae passed away peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born in Mullens, West Virginia on April 16, 1925. She graduated from Emory University with a BS degree in Nursing. She was a practicing RN and later opened her own skilled nursing facility in Tampa, which remains operational. She is survived by her children; Susan, Nancy, James, Beth, Barbara, and Eugene. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Judy; and ex husbands, Paul and James. A graveside service will be held 3 pm, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.