Joy Smith, age 89, of Branford, Fla., passed away Saturday, July 16, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in Boston, Ga., living most of her life in Suwannee since 1959. She was a loving wife, mother and Mema, who loved her family, and spending every moment she could with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She also loved to fish any chance she got, especially with her husband.
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Onor Lee Pafford; a son, Charles Pafford and a granddaughter, Pam Pafford.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Smith Sr., of Branford; one son, Walter (Theenie) Smith Jr., of Branford; two daughters, Lynn (Cliff) Ward, of Branford, and Ann (Terry) Rogers, of Live Oak; a daughter-in-law, Pat Pafford; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m on Tuesday, July 19, in the Live Oak Cemetery with Jeff Boatright officiating.
Please keep the Smith family in your prayers today and the days ahead.
