Myrtle Smith

Mrs. Myrtle Williams Smith, age 84, of Concord, passed away November 4, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Myrtle grew up in Blakely, Georgia, daughter of the late James Williams and the late Lizzie Mae Carnley Williams. She lived in Riverdale for many years and was a school bus driver for the Clayton County School System for 30 years before retiring.

Myrtle enjoyed crocheting, cooking and listening to Elvis.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lamar Smith, Sr., her son, Roger Goolsby and her sister, Ann.

She is survived by her children: Peggy Ragley (Rodney), Laura Howell (Derrick), Terry Cromartie (David) and Robert Lamar Smith, Jr. (Kimberly); brothers and sisters: Jewel, James Jr., Billy Ray, Kenneth, Hank, David, Charlotte, Carolyn and Pat; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a later date.