Obituary of Grace Tindal Smith

Grace Tindal Smith, 88, widow of the late William “Bill” Smith, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home in Sumter. Born in Conway, she was a daughter of the late Grace Rogers Tindal and the late James Braddy Tindal. She is survived by 3 daughters, Jerri Rushing Truett of Lamar, Michalyn Grace Gardner of Sumter, Dawn Rushing Stanley of Sumter; six grandchildren, David Truett, Brandi Welch (Marcus), Jacob Gardner (Cari), Corey Gardner (Jennifer), Caleb Gardner (Kelsey) and Jesse Stanley; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Nora Martin and Mariam Sellers, both of Conway, and Doris Maddox of Summerville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Jim Tindal of Conway. The family gives special thanks to Destinee Ingram for all her love, support and care. They also thank Lindsey and Tanya of Amedisys Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. January 15, 2022 at Wedgefield Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Goff officiating. The family will receive friends at 12:30 P.M. before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wedgefield Baptist Church, 6220 Wedgefield Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.