Mrs. Julia D. “Julie” Smith, age 55 of South Hill, died Friday, May 1, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Smith of the home; her son, Michael Smith, and her father, Leroy Drummond. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret M. Drummond and her brother, Michael Drummond.
Julie was a District Manager for Stage Stores where she began her career with Peebles in 1987. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend to all that were blessed to know her. Julie always found a way to put others first, always encouraging while watching them succeed and especially loved the interactions she would have with children of all ages. She was also a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and will be posted here on our website. The family asked that those desiring to make memorial contributions in her memory, consider the American Lung Association, P O Box 7065, Richmond, VA 23221, Olive Branch Baptist Church, 5223 Blackridge Rd., LaCrosse, VA 23950 or First Christian School, 410 N Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill, VA 23970. Online condolences may be shared at www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.