Nellie Mae Smith

Nellie Mae Smith, age 101, went to be with the Lord on

Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015. She was preceded in

death by her husband, William B. Smith, and her parents, the

late William and Anna Strehle. She was also preceded in

death by two sisters, Louise Strehle and Edith McClelland and

one brother, William E. Strehle. She is survived by her

daughter, Annette S. McInnes (Earl) of Nicholasville, KY and

two sisters, Wilhelmena Drum and Rosanette Drum of

Circleville, Ohio. She is also survived by nineteen nieces and

nephews.

Nellie Smith was born in Franklin Furnace, Ohio and later

lived in severaLlocations in Ohio and Colorado. They have

lived in Kentucky for the past 34 years.

Nellie and her late husband, Bill, celebrated 74 years of

marriage, prior to his death in January, 2013. They were

active members of, the Wilmore Free Methodist Church for

over 30 years, and served with Gideon's International for over

25 years. Nellie served as a local Chaplain in that

organization and participated in Bible distributions and prison

visitation. She was formerly involved in a Christian musical

ministry with her father and sisters. For many years, she

taught Sunday School in the churches they attended.

The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, February

23, 2015, . at the Wilmore Free Methodist Church. Viewing

will be from 12: 00 noon to 2: 00 P. M. with the service at

2: 00 P. M. Burial will be at Reber Hill Cemetery near

Circleville, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to Wilmore Free Methodist Church or Gideons International.

Visitation:
12-2PM Monday February 23, 2015 at Wilmore Free Methodist Church

Funeral:
2PM Monday February 23, 2015 at the chuch

Interment:
Reber Hill Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio