Judith Smith

Judith Ann Hanshew Smith of Cross City, Florida passed away at her home with her three children by her side, Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was 78 years old. Judy, as most called her, was born on July 15, 1946, to Clair Berdette Hanshew and Zelma Beatrice Hanshew in SoSo, Mississippi. Judy came to Cross City as a teenager when her father moved the family here to work at the Continental Mill. After graduating from Dixie County High School in 1964, Judy moved to Virginia, married Charles Smith and spent 25 years creating a loving home in Ash, North Carolina. She then moved back to Cross City and had remained a resident of Dixie County for the last 32 years. Judy was a member of First Baptist Church of Old Town and through words and example taught her children and grandchildren to love the Lord. She was a cosmetologist for many years, and owned her own business, Images Hair Salon, in Old Town, Fl. After retiring she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. Judy was known to give the best advice, often quoting scripture. She always said, “You have to turn it over to the Lord, put it in God's hands.” She loved to work crossword puzzles, bird watching and putting together jigsaw puzzles. Judy also enjoyed her monthly outings with her pals from high school. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, C.B. and Zelma Hanshew; her brother Oscar Hanshew; and her nephews Berdette and David Hanshew. She is survived by Charles Smith; her sons, Dwayne Smith, David Smith, and her daughter, Tonya (Mark) Walker. Her grandchildren, Richard Smith, Brandon (Kadee) Smith, Justin (Lou) Smith, Dylan Walker, Shalie Smith, Kylie (Caden) Cothron, Wesley Smith. Her great grandchildren, Kinley Smith and Colton Cothron. Her brother Royce (Etta) Hanshew. And many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Judy will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Old Town First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 4:00 PM at the Old Town Memorial Cemetery. Old Town First Baptist Church will host Judy’s family and friends in the fellowship hall following Interment. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Judith Smith

July 15, 1946 - October 27, 2024