Martha “Sue” May Smith, 87, of Benton, KY passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Calvert City Convalescent Center.
Sue was born on June 14, 1934 in Livingston County, KY to the late Charles and Ruby Babb. She was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School. After high school, she spent many years working as a bank teller in Louisville, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, and Chicago before settling down with Peoples Bank (now Regions Bank) in Paducah, where she retired. She made many friends through her time at the bank, especially four special friends at her time in Paducah. She enjoyed tending to her roses and was also known for her homemade sour dough bread. She was a member of Maple Springs Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of twelve years, Richard Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Wayne May; two brothers, Charles Babb and Wilks Babb.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Old Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Samantha Hall officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner and Orr.
Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr is handling the arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Sue’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284 or to Maple Springs Methodist Church, 9721 US-68, Benton, KY 42025.
You may light a candle or leave a message for the family at www.filbeckandcann.com.