MS. MAGGIE SMITH - Age 94, of Dalton Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born November 16, 1926, to the late Ms. Ever West and was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Bankston, Robert Chaney, William "Bishop" Chaney, Mac Charles "Buck" Chaney; her sisters, Dora and Mary Nell Smith; and her daughter Catherine Louise Smith.

She leaves behind her loving granddaughter Erica L. Holloman-Hill (Gary) of Atlanta; four great grandsons, Asim, Asad, Asir, and Asun Hill of Atlanta; three nieces Renee Bowie, Elfrida Banks, and Anna Blalock of Dalton; her dear friend Christine Matthews of Dalton; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Jones, officiating. Her remains will lie in state Monday, August 2, 2021 after 11:00 A.M at the funeral home and again at 10:00 am on August 3, 2021 at Mt. Ridge Baptist Church. Interment; West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Maggie and Catherine L. Smith Family Foundation in care of Erica L. Holloman-Hill, 2282 Ridgecrest Lane, East Point, GA 30344.