Gladys Ashmore Smith

Gladys Ashmore Smith, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Columbia, TN.  Gladys was a loving and well-loved wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma.  She sought to know and love God from a child and trusted Him to the end of her journey.  Her hobbies included gardening, crocheting, and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertie and Eula Mae Baker Ashmore; and sister, Jean Henderson.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Johnnie Smith of Columbia, TN; two daughters, Brenda Helms (Nelson) of Lincolnton, NC; and Susan Brink of Columbia, TN; one son, Richard Smith (Casper) of Spring Hill, TN; five grandchildren, Matthew Brink, Jonaustin Brink, Jessica Agostino, John Helms, and Kayla Martineau; and five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 20, 2025. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.