Geneva Elizabeth Smith

Geneva Elizabeth Smith, 98, passed away on October 31, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 27, 1928, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Edgar Guffey and the late Annis Carter Guffey.

Geneva will be remembered as a loving mother and wife whose life was centered on the people she loved most. She enjoyed cooking, and her meals were cherished by everyone who had the pleasure of sharing them. She also loved to travel, make quilts, and crochet. Just as much, she enjoyed talking and joking with her family, her friends, and her caregivers at NHC Healthcare, bringing warmth and laughter to those around her.

Geneva leaves behind a family who will treasure her memory always. She is survived by her sons, Gary Smith (Kathy) of Arkansas, and Jerel Smith (Monica) of Knob Lick, Kentucky. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jared Smith, Jeremy Smith, J.D. Smith, Jaime Smith, and Jana Chilton (Tommie). Geneva was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren Kaylan Chilton, Mason Smith, Logan Smith, Laney Chilton, Ally Chilton, D.J. Smith, and Jaci Bell Chilton. She is further survived by her sister, Ann Guffey Black (Fred), and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Douglas Smith, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Kingrey (Caswell) and Chloe Guffey; and Clifton Guffey (Wilma and Nellie Jo).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2026, until time for the service at the funeral home.

Geneva Elizabeth Smith will be remembered with love for her gentle presence, her devotion to her family, and the joy she found in caring for others. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.