Mrs. Mary Leona Smith Pritchard of Zellwood, FL, formerly of Samson, AL, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was 91 years old.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Geneva, AL with Rev. Sonny Moore officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time for departure to the cemetery.
Mrs. Leona was born in Geneva County, AL on November 15, 1934, to the late Glen Harvey and Vester Mae Mitchell Smith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and church family. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the sewing industry and textile mill. She was a very hard worker and one who could be depended on when someone needed help. Leona was a firm believer in saying what she meant and meaning what she said. She will be missed by those who knew her best and loved her.
She is survived by one sister, Hettie “Betty” D. Allen of Zellwood, FL; several special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
