Graveside service held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hayneville Baptist Church Cemetery, 344 Pitts Road, Hayneville, Georgia.
Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Mildred was born April 21, 1961, in Perry, Houston County, Georgia, to the late Autman Bass and the late Ellen Thorpe Bass. She is preceded in death by siblings: Edgar Bass, JoAlice Bass Wilford, Hermen Bass, and Larry Bass, Sr. She acquired her education in the Houston County Public School System.
Mildred accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the young age of 14. She was a member of Dabar Ministries for over 26 years and faithfully served under the leadership of Pastor Conswella Drummond. She supported the ministry by serving as an usher, hospitality team member, and trustee board member. Her desire to love and serve her Lord was apparent to all who knew her.
Two hearts became one when Mildred married the love of her life Humphrey Smith Sr., and to this beautiful union, three children were born. One son Stephan Smith preceded her in death. Mildred was a homemaker who loved her family deeply. She was a culinarian and worked for local restaurants and a daycare center in Houston County.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband for 40 years, Humphrey Smith Sr., Perry, Georgia; two children Humphrey Smith Jr. (Taquanta), Warner Robins, Georgia, Brian Smith, (Beatrice Martley-Fiancé) Perry, Georgia; a host of grandchildren Tashunta Smith, Zoey Smith, Micah Smith, Aiden Smith, Jaden Smith, Dequavion Latimore, Davionna Latimore, Daveon Latimore, Ta’Nada Richardson, and Torsheeka Allen. Siblings: Carrie Joe Bass (Fay), Fayetteville, NC, Betty J. Bass Primus (Henry), Vero Beach, FL, Terry Bass, Perry GA, and Johnny Bass, Perry, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, Dabar Ministries church family, and friends.