Dorothy "Dolly" Lucille Smith

Dorothy “Dolly” Lucille Smith, 84 of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Grafton, on March 20, 1939, daughter of the late Robert McKinnley and Aretha Pearl Cox Slaton. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, James Clarence Smith, September 19, 1987.

Dolly was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, working in the garden and with her flowers. She liked going to McDonalds to sit and talk to her friends. Dolly would always strike up conversation where ever she went, always making new friends. She loved the time she spent with family and friends. 

Dolly is survived by three children, Pamela Sue “Susie” Ware (Tom) Grafton, Jay Michael Smith, Charlotte, NC, and Mirchana Everhart (Ronnie) Morgantown, four grandchildren, Ryan Thomas Ware and Kelley, Elkview, James Howard Ware, Parkersburg, Ronald James Everhart, Morgantown, Gianna Jade Everhart, Red Bank, NJ, three great grandchildren, Matthew Ware, Emma Ware, Adalynn Ware, one sister, Patricia Ann Tacy, OH, two sisters-in-law, Mary Slaton,Grafton, Marie Slaton, Ohio, one brother, James Slaton, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband Dolly is preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, Francis Findley, Katherine Anglish, Paul Slaton, Helen McDaniel, Harry Slaton, Bobby Slaton, Donny Slaton, Shirley Perkins, and Kenneth Slaton.

The family of Dolly Smith wish to thank all the kind people who helped us through our Mother's sickness.

Family and friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10:00AM until the time of the funeral at Noon, with Pastor Jimmy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Damon Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the  family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.

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