Doris June Gordon Smith

Doris June Smith, 87, of Laurel, MS went to be with the Lord July 6, 2021. She was born June 17, 1934 in Forrest County, MS to Raymond R. Gordon and Melrose V. (Weathers) Gordon. She was married to Benny J. Smith for 64 years. Visitation will be held on Saturday July 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, MS with interment following at Memorial Gardens. Dr. Randy Turner will officiate. Mrs. Smith worked beside her spouse for many years at Smith Jewelers in Bay Springs, MS. She later worked as a receptionist for Dr. Mark Massey at his dental office in Bay Springs prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Laurel where she was an active member, and also sang in the Senior choir. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and Mamaw. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, camping and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Benny J. Smith, her parents, Raymond and Melrose Gordon and her brother Franklin A Gordon. She is survived by her brother Clifton R Gordon of Summerfield, FL, sister Daisy Nell West of Laurel, brother Rev. Charles W Gordon (Ina) of Laurel, sister-in-Law, Ava Ann Arinder of Wichita Falls, TX, son Mark Smith (Amy) of Dover, AR; daughters, Phyllis Walters (Blane) of Laurel, and Dianna Everett (Mike) of Forest, MS; grandchildren, Amanda Smith of Richland, Washington, Wesley Smith of Fayetteville, AR, Hunter Everett of Forest, MS, Anna Thornton (Jody) of Hattiesburg, MS, Alana Blackledge (Royce) of Laurel, Alan Walters (Kiersti) of Laurel, Kristen Hutchinson (Bennie) of Pulaski, MS, Kayla Mason (Cody) of Starkville, MS; great-grandchildren, Reese Walters, Lana Walters, Alliegh Walters, Kiley Buse, Addie Blackledge, Hank Blackledge, Bo Blackledge, Lila Kate Thornton, Derek Thornton, Carter Hutchinson, Easton Hutchinson, and Ellie Mason. Pallbearers will be Alan Walters, Hunter Everett, Royce Blackledge, Jody Thornton, Wesley Smith, Bennie Hutchinson, and Cody Mason. Special thanks to all her care givers over the past few years and all the nurses, aids and staff at Jones County Rest Home. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Doris June Gordon Smith

June 17, 1934 - July 6, 2021