Willena Smith "Cat" as she was fondly called, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021.  She was born  November 26, 1935 in Drakesboro, KY to the marriage union of the late William Dickerson and Athrell McGill  Dickerson. She was educated in Mulenburg, KY school system and a graduate of Drakesboro High School.  On September 7, 1957 she was united in holy  matrimony to Lindell Sr. Smith. To this union 7 children were born,.

Willena "Cat" accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, because of her illness she couldn't attend church as  regularly as she once had. Prior to becoming ill she enjoyed cross word puzzles, watching basketball, being in the company of her children and grandchildren, and exercise walking with the "Golden Girls". Willena had a comedic sense of humor, the gift of making people laugh. She was employed at Columbia House, until she retired after 20 years of service.

Granny Kit Kat, Granny, Grandma affectionately called by her grandchildren leaves to cherish her life long memory.

She is survived by six children Dana Smith (Karen), Cheryl Smith, Lindell Jr. Smith, Athrell PeeGee Smith Palmer (Howard), Kisha Smith, DeRawn Smith. 16  grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, one son-in-law, two sisters Montrell Smith (Lloyd), Carolyn Thornton, one brother William Earl Dickerson (Sandra), a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Dickerson, Athrell Dickerson, husband Lindell Sr. Smith, daughter Monisha Smtih, three brothers George Dickerson, Eugene Dickerson, and Sylvester Dickerson, two sisters Nettie Mae Johnson, Eunice Jean Osborne.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Clark officiating.  Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery.  Samaritan Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

You'll Never Walk Alone

I said "The path is steep"

He said "I'm at your side"

I said "But I am weak"

He Said "For you I died"

I said "Dark valleys come"

He said "I'll guide you through"

I said "But I'm not brave"

He said "I'll walk with you"

I said "Be light to me and strength as I go on"

He said "I'm more, I'm love, you'll never walk alone. You have made it."

With Love,

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