Annie Gurley Smith, age 87, of Gloucester, passed in her home surrounded by family and caregivers, Jessica Hicks-Woodruff and David Eckley on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and prior to her illness active in a local garden club. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Willard R. Smith; children, Kathryn S. Bailie, Sidney S. Smith, Valerie J. Smith, Glenda L. Ritter, four grandchildren; a sister, Betty Hutinson and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Rita Staul will be held 11:00am Saturday, January 26th in Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester County. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Memorial gifts may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 11408 Salem Church Road, Gloucester, VA 23061. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.