Gail Smith, 67, of Fordyce died Friday June 23, 2023 at her home. Born March 31, 1956 in Hampton she was the daughter of the late Johnny Gilbert and Gladys Cochran Gilbert.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jean Mullegan; two brothers, Jerry Gilbert and Donnie Gilbert.
She is survived by her husband, Everett Smith; four daughters, Donyell Byrd of Fayetteville, Nikki Clemons and spouse Johnny of Hampton, Cindy Herrington and spouse Huey of Sardis, MS., and Jaime West and spouse Shane of Fordyce; one son, Brandon Byrd and his spouse Angel of Hampton; one brother, Joe Gilbert and spouse Cindy of Bearden; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Pinecrest Missionary Baptist Church near Fordyce with Rev. Rick Bolin officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.