joann (dendy) smitherman
SMITHERMAN, Joann Dendy,71, a
resident of Prattville, AL,died peacefully at home on Saturday, March
22, 2008,after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will
be held on Monday, March 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of
Prattville Memorial, with Reverend Bo Mills officiating. Burial will
follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel
directing. Mrs. Smitherman was a loving wife, mother and
grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her loved ones.
She is survived by her beloved spouse of 55 years and caregiver,
Earl Smitherman; three daughters, Patricia Moss, Debbie (Sam)
Robertson, and Gaye (David) Pelkey; three grandchildren, Tiffany Moss,
Kyle Robertson,and Dalton Pelkey, and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends, with special recognition given to Dan and Nancy McCann for
their dedication and love provided to the family. Active pallbearers
willbe Dan McCann, Lee Campbell, Craig Stewart, James Abbett, James
Osborn, and Robert Hodge. Special appreciation is extended by the
family to the caregivers of Odyssey Healthcare for their dedicated care
and compassion given to Mrs. Smitherman and her family during her
illness.Flowers will be accepted, however, memorial contributions may
be sent to Odyssey Healthcare, 700 InterstatePark, Montgomery, AL
36109.The family will receive friendsat Prattville Memorial on Monday
afternoon two hours prior to her service from 12:00 noon until 2:00
p.m. To express an online condolence, please visit
www.prattvillememorial.com.