Rita Sue Grace Smith

Rita Sue Grace Smith, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin. She was born in Kettle Island, Kentucky to the late Herbert Parker Grace and Lena Mae LeFevers Grace. Rita was also proceeded in death by her husband Rev. Sam B. Smith, together they served many local Baptist Churches for over 50 years. Rita recently retired after 38 years as the Activities Director for Christian Care Communities in Corbin. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by her brothers; Doyle Curtis Grace and Ronald Grace, grandson; Timothy David Smith. Rita is survived by her son, Doron Smith and wife Sheila, grandchildren; Carissa, Katharine, Melody and Matthew Smith, brothers; Wayne Grace and wife Carol and Ivan Grace and wife Sue, sister in law; Geraldine Grace, special friend who was like a sister, Katherine Engle and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Funeral service for Rita Smith will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Vankirk-Griesell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Gray Cemetery Visitation will be Friday, December 6 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at 12:00 PM at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com Cemetery Details Gray Cemetery Visitation

DEC 6. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home

Corbin, KY 40701

DEC 7. 12:00 PM (EST)

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home

Corbin, KY 40701