Velma Odell Smith , 92, of Center, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Moore and Rev. Mervin Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Smith was born August 4, 1921 in Shelby County to John Selmer Luman and Eunice Anderson Luman. She loved to cook supper every Saturday night for her family. Ms. Smith was devoted to her family and loved the Lord. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

She is survived by
Children:
Betty Sue McSwain and husband, Gene of Deadwood
Jeanene Porter of Deadwood
Gene Edward Smith and wife, Mila of Center

Son-in-law:Rev. Mervin Scott and wife, Vivian of Deadwood

Grandchildren:
Beverly Smith and husband, Darwin
Shelia Chandler Burns
Joel Graves and wife, Deanna
Ken Graves and wife, Heather
Karen Halstead and husband, John
Janet Ritter and husband, Blake
Neil Graves
Valerie Smith
Laci Porter Doan and husband, Matt
Reese Edward Smith and wife, Stephani
Scotti Smith

14 Great Grandchildren

10 Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Vaudine Adams of Center
Vastine Folsom of Center

Brother: James Verlon Luman of Center

Special cousin: Adell Livingston

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Homer "Jack" Smith
Children: Douglas Wayne Smith, Linda Joy Scott, Kathy Ann Smith
Sons-in-law: Danny Porter, Aubrey Graves
Great Grandson: Jaysen Graves
Parents: John Selmer Luman and Eunice Anderson Luman
Sister: Vernice Holt

Pallbearers will be Joel Graves, Ken Graves, Reese Smith, Matthew Chandler, Gene Edward Smith and Neil Graves. Honorary pallbearers will be Verlon Luman, Lester Hacker, Darwin Smith, Gene McSwain and Jay Petty.