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Delma Wall Smith, 94, of Spearsville, La., died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born on May 26, 1914, at Atlanta, Cass County, Texas, the daughter of Abner D. Wall and Mary Ann Josey Wall. Her early schooling was in Cass County. The family moved to Clark County in 1927, where she finished her schooling. She was a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church at Spearsville.

Parents of Delma W. Smith were Abner D. Wall and Mary Ann Josey Wall. Mary was born in Cass County on Aug. 29, 1880, and died June 18, 1947. Abner Wall was born July 19, 1880, in Covington County, Ala., and died Jan. 1, 1947, in El Dorado.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder John Lee Smith; her parents; nine brothers; and one sister.

Survivors are four sons, John W. Smith of Honolulu, Hawaii, Vernon D. Smith of Sheridan, Lyle M. Smith of Fayetteville and Carl A. Smith of Dover. She had nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church at Spearsville, with Elder Woodrow W. Hudson officiating.

Burial will be in Spearsville Cemetery by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, La.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 23.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.