Nancy Christine Lee Smith was born March 8, 1944 in Magee (Simpson County) Mississippi. She was the fourth child and first girl born to the union of Otha and Emily Lee.

Nannie, as she was affectionately known, graduated in 1963 from 33rd Avenue High School in Gulfport, Mississippi.

On November 6, 1969, Nannie married the love of her life, Mr. Willie Smith, Jr. Nannie and Willie were the proud parents of Yolanda Evette Smith, Reginald (Reggie) Smith, Kimberly K. Smith and William Christopher Smith.

Nannie was a fixture at both the Naval and Air Force Exchange working as a beauty consultant for Fashion Fair Cosmetics and Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics. Nannie also worked several years at the Woolmarket Senior Center organizing activities and managing nutrition for the senior citizens.

Nannie loved to cook and was famous for her dressing, sweet potato pies, and shrimp souffle. Nothing made her happier than to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Nannie was preceded in death by her parents Otha Lee and Emily Lee, husband Willie Smith, Jr.; children; Yolanda Evette Smith and Reginald Renard Smith; siblings; A.D. Lee, O.T. Lee, Charles Lee, and Mae Lois Thomas.

Nannie leaves to cherish her memories her children Kimberly K. Smith and William Christopher Smith; grandchildren Brittany Nicole Smith, Lidyana Christine Smith, Agazy William Smith, great grandchildren, Lauryn Williams, Larry D. Williams, IV, Londyn Williams; siblings Loretta L. Floyd, Easter B. Lee and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.