Ethel Burnett Smith, 94, of Monticello, formerly of Rohwer, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born October 21, 1929, in Rohwer to the late William Burnett and Katie Simpson Burnett.
She was an employee of Beck's Drug Store in her younger years along with being an Arkansas City school bus driver for many years. Mrs. Smith enjoyed fishing, shopping, flower gardening and spending time with her grandkids, especially the latest one, Collin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, L.A. Smith, Jr.; three brothers, Charles William Burnett, Elbert Burnett and Olen Burnett; and a sister, Juanita Baker.
She is survived by a son, Donald Gill (Margarita) of Texas; a daughter, Tambara Cingolani (Ronnie) of McGehee; one sister, Shirley Havard of McGehee; grandchildren, Mitzi Smith (Brian) of Monticello and Rhonda Cruse (Dusty) of Warren; great grandchildren, Grace Remick (D.J) of Monticello, Ashtyn Smith of Monticello, Mattie Hill (Daniel) of Monticello, Chandler Bolling of Monticello and A.J. Bolling of Tillar; and a special great-great grandchild, Collin Remick of Monticello.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at McGehee Cemetery with Rev. Larry Clements officiating.
