Daisy Ione Smith

Nahunta – Daisy “Ione” Ham Smith, 93, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Roy Ham and Katie Morgan Ham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Alton Smith; a son, Dru Smith; a brother, Lee Ham, Jr.; a sister, Patricia Lee; and a son-in-law, Ronnie Baxley.

Ione was a beautician for many years before becoming a homemaker and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, bowling, reading and was a good seamstress. Ione was a social butterfly who just enjoyed talking to anyone and everyone.

Survivors include her 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Derek Smith (Sheri) and Deck Smith (Angie) all of Nahunta; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Denise Baxley of Hortense, Doreen Kay Duncan (Robert) of Daisy, Dara Smith and Dodi Bullard (Frank) of Nahunta; 5 grandchildren, Damon Smith, Mitch Baxley, Cecile Duncan, Etta Duncan and Mady Kate Bullard; 3 great grandchildren, Taylor Smith, Dylan Smith and River Smith; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday evening (December 27, 2024) from 6pm-8pm at Southside Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Saturday morning (December 28, 2024) at 11am at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor Ashton Ham and Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Oakgrove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Damon Smith, Kippy Ham, Jay Ham, Donovan Strickland, Garrett Lewis and Frank Bullard.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Georgia Hospice Care.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com