Obituaries note four women’s deaths across three states

Kimberly Grace Anderson Smith, 62, died October 16; remembered for her deep faith, love of family, music, and outgoing spirit, she lived with frontotemporal dementia in her later years. Mary Francis Davis, 82, of Tyler, was to be honored at graveside services October 17 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, following a public viewing the day before. Bessie Lee Anderson Williams, 90, died October 12 in Columbia; her funeral was scheduled for October 17 at Mt. Sinai Presbyterian Church in Mayesville. Etheldred Fay “Sissy” Smith, 96, died October 9 at home in Livingston; the devoted wife, mother, and grandmother was remembered for her hospitality, cooking, and encouragement, and was laid to rest after services on October 14.