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Barbara Carol (Wiggins) Smith, 83 of Mendenhall, MS entered her heavenly home on February 19, 2025 in Mendenhall, MS. She was born Tuesday, May 20, 1941 in Collins, MS to Hueler and Lois Wiggins of Magee, Mississippi on May 20, 1941.
Carol graduated from Pinola High School in 1961. She married her loving husband, John L. “Johnny” Smith on August 4, 1961. The young couple made their home their farm in the Oak Grove Community. Shortly after, they had three daughters that they adored. The life they built together is living today through their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Carol was always Johnny’s right hand: from the hog farm, to the cattle farm (J Bar S Ranch), and especially their family farm supply store (S&W Farm Supply). She loved serving the local community at the farm supply store for nearly half of her life. She was the face of S&W Farm Supply and enjoyed every day of it. She made many friends that became family at the front counter of that store. She loved her family, friends, and community.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Mendenhall, MS. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Bro. Buddy Keyes will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Hueler and Lois (Jones) Wiggins and her husband of 37 years John L. “Johnny” Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Breeland (Randy) of Mendenhall, MS, Janet Pierce (Chad) and Shelley Leach (Willis). She was “Mamaw” to her grandchildren, Heather Dyess, Josh Pierce (Lauren ), Nic Breeland, Jonathan “JonBoy” Pierce (Ashlyn), Will Leach and Wade Leach; She was fortunate enough to have 4 great- grandchildren, Jaxon Bridges, Addie Pierce, Emma Dyess and Archie Pierce. In addition, her sisters, Fran Haden (Darrell) and Lynn Dolan (Patrick).
Pallbearers will be Josh Pierce, Nic Breeland, Jonathan Pierce, Will Leach, Wade Leach, and Jaxon Bridges.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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