LEITCHFIELD, Ky. — Mary Loretta Smith, 69, passed away at her son’s home in Leitchfield on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Loretta, as most knew her, was born on March 25, 1954, in Clarkson, Kentucky. She was one of ten children born to the late Daymon and Mary Aileen Hill Bradley, of Clarkson Kentucky.
Loretta worked in factories for many years and always liked to keep busy. She loved to sew, to work outside in her flowers, and to spend time in the kitchen, cooking for friends and family. A devoted woman of strong Catholic faith, she was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Clarkson.
She was one of the biggest prayer warriors here on this earth, and if she knew you had a need, you could be certain she was praying for you. Her concerns were always about the needs of others, even up until her last days. She always had a sweet spirit about her and was one of the most pleasant people you could ever encounter who always showed God’s love to everyone she met.
She was a dear friend to many and those who knew her were richly blessed. Her last days were filled with visits from many friends and family where she was given a chance to tell everyone how much she loved them.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert A. Smith, Jr. “Buddy,” whom she married on April 27, 1973, and they were the proud parents of one son, Mark Anthony Smith; and three brothers, William Ernest Bradley, Luther Bradley, and J.T. Bradley.
Loretta is survived by her son, Mark (Stacy) Smith as well as her only granddaughter, Macy-Kate Smith, who was the apple of her eye. She is also survived by her brothers, Charles Ray (Marcia) Bradley, of Leitchfield, and Thurman Bradley, of Townsend, Tennessee; sisters, Diann Decker, of Clarkson, Fayetta Kinard, of McDonough, Georgia, Darlene (Francis) Belcher, of Clarkson, and Vivian (Leon) Green, of Olaton, Kentucky; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and -nephews.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Share your messages of condolence with the family of Mary Loretta Smith at www.leitchfieldfh.com.