Smith, Rebecca Perkins

Rebecca Ann Perkins Smith, 78, of Narrows, VA departed this life Tuesday, January 14,2020 after a courageously fighting illness under the care of Carilion New River Valley Hospice, surrounded by those she loved. Ann was born in Narrows, VA on February 10, 1941 to the late Nelson “Wink” and Dorothy Robertson Perkins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister Marie Hare.

Ann completed a two year college degree from which allowed her to serve the preschool program in Narrows, Virginia

She is survived by her beloved husband Allen Smith of 60 years, a son Rex Smith Sr. of Narrows, Virginia, a daughter Marla Smith of Narrows, Grandchildren Brandy Milloway of Cana, VA, Rex Smith Jr of Narrows, VA, Chantelle Smith of Narrow, VA, Latasha Stratton of WV, Amanda Smith of Florida, and Tierra Smith of Narrows, VA; Great Grandchildren Tyler Rice, Chloe Smith, Tyrus Smith, Lexie Smith, Dacotah Heck, Walker Heck, Diezel Milloway, Remington Milloway, Cabellah Milloway, Joshlynn Milloway, Hunter Milloway, Rayleigh Shifflett, Myah Shifflett, Alannah Shifflett, Tiannah Shifflett, Hannah Smith, Maddie Smith, and Rexanne Smith; brothers Jay Perkins of Salem, VA, Butch Perkins of Salem, VA, and Bobby Perkins of Florida; and sisters Libby West of Fredericksburg, VA, and Barbara Jean McGuire of Ballard, WV.

The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.