Vicie Lilian Bowman Smith, 89, of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Swanson Guy and Nannie Elizabeth Boyd Bowman; brothers, Rush Bowman, Ray Bowman, Relve Bowman, Thornton Bowman, Bernard Bowman, Ivan Bowman, and Wayne Bowman; sisters, Icie Turner, Iva Martin, and Barb Hawks.

Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Everett Smith, Jr.; daughters, Patty Smith, Becky Burke, and Shelly Cook; son-in-law, Brian Cook; grandchildren, Travis Burke, Clinton Burke, and Reagan Cook; sister, Bonnie Bowman.

Vicie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she had many talents including, factory worker, Trenis convenience store clerk, nursing home aide, school bus driver, Pink Lady hospital volunteer.

Vicie had a love for family, little children, kittens and cats, gardening, watching the hummingbirds, checking on the cows and calves with Junior, dancing and listening to music.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Gladesboro Lutheran Church Cemetery with Terry McMillian officiating. Followed by a nearby gathering for family and friends at the home of Becky Burke, 2342 Crooked Oak Road, Hillsville, Virginia 24343. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 105 North Crutch Field Street, Unit 2, Dobson, North Carolina 27017 or to Rome Baptist Church 925 Rome Drive Hillsville, Virginia 24343. Special thanks to Virginia Kares and especially Melissa Blackburn and Becky Loredo for their dedication as caregivers.  A guestbook is available on-line by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Smith family.