Bernece (Baldridge) Smith, 90, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away on June 9, 2026, at her home of Hardy surrounded by loved ones. Bernece was born February 12, 1936, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Van Baldridge and Elsie (Oakes) Baldridge.
Bernece married her beloved husband, Jack Eugene Smith, on October 19, 1955, in Hardy, Arkansas. From their union they welcomed two children, Chris and Donna Smith. Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time with her family, being out in her garden, and sewing.
Bernece is survived by her husband, Jack Smith; her son, Chris (Sherri) Smith; her daughter, Donna Smith; her sister, Bernetta Traw; her brother Everette (Betty) Baldridge; her grandchildren, Joshua Jared, Amanda Smith, and Will Forrest; her 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bernece was preceded by her parents, Van and Elsie Baldridge; her brother, Lemuel (Mary) Baldridge; and her brother-in-law, Troy Traw.
Visitation for Bernece will be held Monday, June 15, 2026, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. in Thayer.
A graveside service for immediate family only will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Perry Cemetery of Hardy, Arkansas.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
June 11, 2026 @ 9:02 pm
My sweet Aunt Bernece. I will miss you so much. I wish I could tell you one more time how much I appreciated everything you did for me. I love you. Rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.