Catherine Ann Clark Smith

Ann Smith passed away on June 13th, 2022 after a short illness at Memorial Hospital. She was

82 years young.

Ann was born on January 21, 1940 in Pageland, SC where she met the love of her life

(Raymond) to whom she was married to for 47 years. Ann and Raymond met via a summer

romance when Raymond visited family in the area and attended the same church with Ann and

her family.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; son Ray; parents Clayton David and

Lula Marze Clark; brothers Roy Clark and Horace Clark; and sisters Effie Parham, Betty

Krimminger, and Mary Lou Rivers.

Ann is survived by her daughter Kathy Bradshaw and her husband Donnie; son David and his

wife Angie; as well as her three beautiful granddaughters; Stephanie (Arman) Tolentino, Jessica

(Matt) Gregory, and Caroline Lewallen. Additionally, her great-grandchildren Tate, Cora, Eli, and

Jonah brought her immense joy as she enjoyed keeping up with them via weekly FaceTime

calls and photo posts on her iPad, as well as visits when they came to town.

Ann was very passionate about her church, Rincon United Methodist, and the many friends she

grew and raised families with there over the years. Ann's passion for worship and music was

seen each Sunday as she sang in the church choir for sixty years. Additionally, she was

instrumental in the United Methodist Women's group where she served in several capacities

including President. Every year, Ann looked forward to attending Sunday School Convention

and Campmeeting at the Effingham County Campground where she had served as a

Campground Trustee in the past.

Ann volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady in the Effingham Hospital Auxiliary. She put her

gifts and talents to work in the "Beauty Shop" to ensure that the residents of the Effingham

Nursing Home looked and felt their best. The team of Pink Ladies became the best of friends

throughout their years of service together.

Ann will be missed by so many, but her family knows she is in a better place, reuniting with

family and old friends who preceded her, and singing with her fellow angels.

Remembrances can be given to the Rincon United Methodist Church, 107 Savannah Ave., Rincon, GA 31326 or The Effingham County Methodist Campground (attn: Stuart Exley) 306 W. First Street, Springfield, GA 31329.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Rincon United Methodist Church followed by funeral services at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Rincon Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421

"It is well with my soul".