Fleda Ann Ballard Smith, 87, of Sontag passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home; she was born on August 28, 1934 in Lawrence County, Mississippi to Shirley and Wilma Ballard.

A visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, Mississippi on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 9:30 AM until funeral services at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Funeral Home chapel. Graveside services will follow at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Fleda was a native of Jayess and lived in Sontag, since her marriage over 60 years ago. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and worked in the Lawrence County School System for 23 years. She loved working in her yard which she adorned with beautiful flowers and spending time with family and friends. She was loved by many for loving them like they were her own; she had a heart of gold and will definitely be missed.

Survivors include her three sons; Donnie Smith (Julia), Jeff Smith and Bruce Smith all of Sontag, Mississippi; grandchildren, Tricia Turnage (Brian), Aaron Smith and Chase Smith (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Megan and Caleb Turnage, AnnaBlair Smith, Matti Waldrop and Lilli Smith. She is also survived by her sisters; Bobbie Dickerson and Linda Richard; sisters-in-law, Pat Neal and June Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Slick" Smith and by her parents. She was also predeceased by her one brother Dewey Ballard and by two sisters, Hilda Campbell and Lera Hyde.