Mildred B. Smart, 90, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Smart was born Aug. 27, 1922 in Pine Apple, Ala. to Millard and Irene (Wright) Brantley. She spent her early life in the community of Belforest, and graduated from Fairhope High School in 1941.
Following retirement from Woodhaven Dairy in 1977, she continued bookkeeping for several years, working for Penry Farms and Judy’s Violets.
Mrs. Smart served as secretary, treasurer and president of BPW, and through the years, was active in several organizations and activities in the communities of Belforest, Fairhope, Silverhill and Robertsdale.
She served as a volunteer at Thomas Hospital for 26 years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Known for her hospitality, she welcomed her home to family, friends and visitors from around the globe and served delicious meals.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Franklin.
She is survived by her four children, Eleanor (Lyle) Underwood, Leonard (Sharon) Smart, Alice (John) Corley and Iris Smart (Walter McMeans); five grandchildren, Kim Frank, David Smart, Gabe Tipton, John and Neil Wood; seven great-grandchildren; and a devoted housekeeper, Rebecca Coleman. She will be missed by numerous friends, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope, Sunday, June 30, 2013, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope, Sunday, June 30, 2013, at 2:30 p.m.
Interment will follow in Belforest Community Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
