Maxine Smith's Obituary
Ruby Maxine Smith, 87, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Fayetteville. She was born May 11, 1924, in Fayetteville to the late William Henry Tackett and Elizabeth Gauldin Tackett.
She worked at Campbell-Bell department store for many years and was also a real estate agent. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing bridge and preparing wonderful meals for her family and friends. She was a lifetime member of University Baptist Church and Merry Hearts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Isam Smith and son-in-law, William “Bill” Tinker.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie Tinker of Springdale and Jeanie Clinehens and husband Charles Clinehens, Jr. of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Holly Waddle, Chad Clinehens, Olivia Witherspoon and Kimberly Clinehens and four great grandchildren, Logan Waddle, Lauren Clinehens, Lillie Clinehens and Samuel Witherspoon.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011, at Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the University Baptist Church of Fayetteville with Pastor Mike Bedford officiating. Interment will follow at Sonora Cemetery.
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