She grew up in West End and graduated from West End High School in 1948. In 1949, she married James, the love of her life, and moved to the Bluff Park area in 1960. Nell, her husband, and her husband's brother's family designed and built two lake houses by hand next to each other in 1966 to enjoy with their families, a feat which made her very proud.
She was an avid reader of mystery novels, loved working crossword puzzles, and cherished her time spent with her family. Nell was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Nell is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith Jr. and her parents, Homer and Pauline Parker. She is survived by her son, James Scott Smith (Teresa); her grandchildren Jessica Latta (Scott), Emily Smith (Morgan), Wesley Smith (Ashley); great-grandchildren Eleanor Latta, Vivien Smith, and Oliver Smith; her brother-in-law Stanley Smith, and her nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Nellie will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 4391 - Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. Following the visitation will be a graveside service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, 600 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Smith family.
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