Rose Hayes Smith

Rose Smith, 89 of Harlan, passed away on Thursday morning of July 18, 2024 at the Harlan ARH. She was born to the late Ed and Rebecca Gilbert Hayes on March 28, 1935 in Evarts, KY. Rose was a homemaker and lifelong member of the Harlan County Community. She was of the Baptist faith having served as a Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, and choir member. She was also a devoted conservative.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Elmer (Blue) Smith, brothers O’Neal (Louise) Middleton and Paul Ed (Ellen) Hayes, special brother and sister-in-law Rowland and Georgia Short Smith, and her best friend, most of her adult life, Glessie Boggs.

Rose is survived by her son George (Norma) Smith of Harlan; her Grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Rebecca (Matt) Cope of Cumberland, KY and Stephen (Kayla) Smith of Georgetown, KY. Also surving are Great Grandchildren, Blake Cope, Noah Smith, and Emily Smith. Rose is also survived by her very special caregivers, the daughters she never had, sisters Pansy (Joe) Short and Mona Griffith.

 A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024.

 A private graveside service will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery Chapel where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband and parents.

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 Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Rose Hayes Smith.