Obituaries

Faye Francis Smith, 74, of Gladys passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at home. Faye was born in Halifax County, March 22, 1945 a daughter of the late Louis Walter Francis Sr. and Hilda Bomar Francis. She was a member of Childrey Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Bassett-Walker Co. She is survived by a grandson, Cody Smith (Crystal) of Gladys; a granddaughter, Alicia Layne (David) of Nathalie; four great-grandchildren, Tristian, A.J., Haylee, and Zander; a special friend and caregiver, Ray Joy of Brookneal; a daughter-in-law, DeDe Smith of Nathalie; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Andy Warren Smith; five brothers; and four sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jerry Stanfield with interment to follow in Childrey Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and at the residence other times.