Nannielee Winn Smith Obituary (1940

Nannielee was born on January 30, 1940, in Lunenburg County Virginia to Bracey and Nell Stone Winn. She attended Lunenburg County Schools, was baptized at a very young age, and became a member of and attended Friendship Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Nannielee truly loved God and His son, Jesus the Christ. Every morning at six o'clock am, she was praising her God while watching her favorite TV ministry. Nannielee married the love of her life, Columbus Randolph Smith. This union brought several girls into their lives to cherish. Nannielee loved to cook and maintained the household while the family farmed the land. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and listening to gospel and soul music. Her favorite TV shows were The Young and the Restless, Walker Texas Ranger, Gunsmoke, and any western that was on. She loved and was fully devoted to all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and friends. Nannielee was truly loved by all who knew her. Nannielee Smith departed her earthly life on Friday morning, March 20, 2026, at Isaac's residence at 5117 Longview Drive, Kenbridge, VA. She had a lot of family members who preceded her in death. The closest ones were her Parents, husband, Christine Hendricks, R. J. White, and Florence Reed. Nannielee leaves to mourn her daughters: Nannie Hill-Isaac (Rev. J. Isaac) of Kenbridge, VA, Connie Gregory of Lacrosse, VA; Shirley Smith, Patricia White and Joyce Tucker all of Kenbridge, VA, Elaine Johnson, Mary Sue Tucker, and Linda Young, Baltimore, Maryland, and Lena Robertson, Kenbridge, VA; Lucy Gray, Richmond, VA; Adopted Daughter, Viola Rudd and Son, Dr. Charles Nwaokocha. Nannielee was blessed with 28 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, whom she loved so dearly. Three sisters, Arlean Harris, South Hill, VA.; Virginia Cradle, Blackstone, VA., and Linda Ghee (George), Kenbridge, VA. Two brothers, Bracey Winn (Betty), Richmond, VA., and Peter White of Victoria VA., and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and other friends. Special thanks to Lena Robertson, devoted caregiver, and the Staff of Amedisys Hospice Services for taking care of her. Also, Mr. Hansel Walker assisted her with transporting her to her doctor's appointments.