A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Mrs. Thelma Elaine Armstrong Smith, 91, of Grenada, who died peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Grenada. Elaine will be laid to rest beside her husband, John, in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Elaine was born on June 8, 1934, in Coffeeville, the daughter of the late John Wiley and the late Thelma Rae Armstrong. She led a remarkable and fulfilling life, dedicating more than 50 years to a successful career as a real estate broker. She was the co-owner of UniSouth, Inc., in Grenada where she found great joy working alongside her family through the years.
A woman of strong faith, Elaine was a devoted member of the Van Dorn Street Church of Christ. She cherished time with her family and found happiness in simple pleasures — especially card day with her close friends. Her grace, wit and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, John Smith; her twin sister, Eloise Armstrong; her siblings, Charlotte Hyneman, Mary Dee Shaw, Denton Armstrong and Pete Armstrong, and two nephews, Steve Shaw and Tony Shaw, preceded Elaine in death.
Survivors include, her son, Jody Smith (Angie) of Grenada; granddaughter, Bryce Smith of Grenada; nieces, Jackie Griffis and Glenda Todd, both of Grenada, and Leslie Martin and Letitia Thomson (Craig), all of Jackson, and a nephew, Mike Hyneman (Lexann) of Gore Springs.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
