Shelby Lynn Smith, 59, of Traskwood, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, April 1 ^st , 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Shelby loved her family fiercely and her home was always open to anyone. She treasured her grandchildren and spent many of her days outside watching them play or inside baking with them. She loved sewing, pet rescue, and her dogs. She was a godly woman who loved to praise the Lord and didn't let anyone dictate how she lived. She will be greatly missed.

Shelby was proceeded in death by her mother and father, Brice and Ola Mae Bodiford of Traskwood, her sister Jeanette Bodiford, brothers Kenneth and Darrel Bodiford, nephews Charles Padget and Darrel Bodiford Jr.

Shelby is survived by her husband Sammy Smith Sr. of Traskwood, Ark. Two Sisters Karen Gross (Michael) and Joyce Long, her brother Keith Bodiford and her children:  Missy Smith, Terri Goad, Tamarun Hill (Steven), Sammy Smith Jr. (Angie), Brad Hogue (Jamie), Emmett Carver, J.R. Patterson (Maggie), Scotty Smith (Marcia), Mary Stephens (Billy), Amber Smith (Xavier), and Jerry Smith; 28 grandkids and 6 great-grand kids.

The memorial service is to be held on Saturday April the 8 ^th 2023 at the Traskwood Community Center at 1:00 pm. Flowers can be sent to 1018 House Rd. Traskwood, AR.

On-line obit at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com