Wanda Smith

Wanda Faye Smith was born on July 20, 1947, in Barwick, Georgia, to Raymond and Martha Smith. A lifelong Christian, Wanda's faith was a cornerstone of her life and was reflected in the way she loved and cared for the people around her. She was a lifelong member of Barwick Baptist Church.

Wanda dedicated 40 years of her life to Flowers Bakery in Thomasville, where she built a life filled with hard work, friendships, and countless memories. But her greatest legacy was never her career - it was the love she gave so freely to everyone she met. Wanda had a special way of making people feel welcomed, cared for, and loved. She never met a stranger, and her heart had room for everyone.

Wanda is survived by her siblings, Missy (Carl) Griffin of Barwick; Greg (Jean) Smith of Coolidge; Gary Smith of Barwick; Jimmy (Marjorie) Smith of Lakeland; Steve (Cathy) Smith of Lakeland; Glenda (Gary) McLaughlin of Apopka, Florida; and Eddie (Janice) Smith of Barwick.

She is also survived by her beloved niece, Brooklyne Griffin, and Brooklyne's children, Branson and Brinley Griffin, of Barwick; nephew Kyle Griffin of Barwick; 14 additional nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews who were blessed to know and love her.

Wanda was also a beloved Godmother to Mary Melissa (Roy) Hall of Barwick and Brian (Ashley) Beaty of Barwick, as well as their children, Nicholas, Noah, Braylee, Landon, and Maddy. She cherished each of them and the special place they held in her heart.

Among the many treasured relationships in Wanda's life was her friendship with Dorothy Beaty, her best friend of 60 years. Their friendship was a beautiful testament to a lifetime of love, loyalty, laughter, and memories. 

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Martha Smith, her sister, Patricia Ann Smith, and one niece Sheila.

Those who knew Wanda will remember her not only for the years she lived, but for the love she gave during those years. She had a heart that welcomed everyone, a faith that carried her through life, and a love for her family that could never be measured. Her kindness, laughter, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of the many people fortunate enough to have known her. 

Wanda's life was a gift, her memory a treasure, and her love a legacy that will continue through the generations she leaves behind. 

Funeral Services will be held at Barwick Baptist Church on Saturday - August 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ryan West and Pastor John Page officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday - August 28th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home Chapel.