Sarah Lou Smith was born on July 3, 1964, to George and Louise Mason in Union, Mississippi.
Sarah was a very spiritual woman who loved and adored her family. She enjoyed spending time with and loving on her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and would do all she could to help anyone especially doing the years she spent as a caregiver. Sarah loved cooking, singing, and dressing up. She would instruct her beautician to make her look like Fantasia (referencing the short haircuts she loved).
Sarah will be remembered and missed by all who knew her. She was always there to lend a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen. Most importantly she will be remembered for always
Sarah was proceeded in death by her parents, George Mason and Louise Harrison Mason; a beloved daughter, Lou Gayle Smith; one brother, Bo Bailey and one sister, Shirley Scott.
Sarah's legacy will be remembered and cherished by her husband, William Ed Smith; eight sons, Willie (Jennifer) Smith, Vernon Smith, Karlton Smith, Kevin Smith, Robert Smith, Quentin Smith, Terrance Smith and Derrance (Deanna) Smith; two daughters, Karmen (Phillip) Towner and April (Dustin) King; and a host of grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Sarah is survived by four brothers; Renet Bailey, Wilie Bailey, George Mason and Terrell Mason; four sisters; Tina Bailey, Sally Ann Bailey, Lela Mae Hodges and Linette Johnson; a very special family friend Willie Deloach. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of family and other friends.