July 18, 1931 – December 15, 2023
Berndette J. Smith, 92, of Mitchell, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Stonebridge Health Campus.
Born July 18, 1931, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Lester and Minda (Johnson) Mundy. She married Donald E. Smith in 1966 and he preceded her in death on June 10, 1999.
Berndette was a member of Mitchell First Church of God and was a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting Byrd crystals and being outside.
Survivors include her son, Kenny (Beth) Thralls of Bedford; grandchildren, Kyle (Todd) Fugate, Jeremy (Angie) White, Matthew (Angela) White, Laci (Andrew) Carlson; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She also had three stepchildren, Donald D. Smith, Charlena Smith, and Christina Harris.
Her parents; husband; son, Tony White; and siblings Edmund Mundy, Imogene Palmer, and Geneva Montgomery, preceded her in death.
Cremation has been chosen with a graveside service at a later date at Cresthaven Memory Gardens with Pastor Rick Leach officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
