Mary Smith

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and humanitarian, Mary Ann Murphree Smith passed away May 29, 2018 at Ollie Steele Burden Manor following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ann was born on August 14, 1935 and had lived in Baton Rouge since the age of two. Ann enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and being active in her community. She was recently honored as a Heritage Member of University United Methodist Church, which she faithfully attended for 52 years. A lifelong lover of learning, she volunteered in various capacities at Magnolia Woods Elementary including tutoring children through the Volunteers in Public Schools Reading Friends program. As a board member of GFWC Lagniappe Woman's Club, Ann's tireless work on their annual signature event helped to raise monies for local charities and provide scholarships to deserving students. She cheerfully assisted patients receiving cancer treatment as a volunteer at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Ann was an honors graduate of Baton Rouge High School class of 1953, and retired from LSU, where she worked in various capacities throughout her career.

Ann is survived by her beloved sons, Glenn Smith of Baton Rouge, and Dean Smith of Niceville, Florida; grandchildren, Sarah Margaret Smith and Grant Smith, of Baton Rouge, Glenn Smith, Jr., of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Austin Smith, of Niceville, Florida; and sister, Libby Bower of Las Vegas, Nevada.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Mary Louise Murphree; her husband, James Douglas Smith; sister, Eloise Murphree Blakeman, and brothers, Bernie and Ernest Murphree; and daughter in law, Elisa Arnona Smith. The family wishes to thank Ann's friends and neighbors who provided prayer, companionship and support throughout her illness, as well as, the wonderful staff of Ollie Steele Burden Manor.

Public visitation will be at University United Methodist Church on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow. Interment will immediately follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to University United Methodist Church, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, or a charity of their choosing.

Visitation

University United Methodist Church
3350 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70802
Friday, June 1, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Service

University United Methodist Church
3350 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70802
Friday, June 1, 2018
11:00 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816