Helen McDonald Smith, 93, of Versailles, widow of James M. Smith, died
Friday, July 2, 2021, at home.
Born on Dec. 11, 1927, in Swallowfield, she was the daughter of the late
Jim Clay and Clyde Giles McDonald. She was a graduate of Peaks Mill High
School and a member of Swallowfield Church of Christ. She worked for
Genesco Shoe Company for 22 years and went on to retire from the
Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Cabinet for Human Resources after 22
years of service
She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Carey) Tichenor; and extended
family. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a
grandson, William Foster Tichenor; and two siblings, J.C. “Tate”
McDonald and Norma Jean Wood.
Services were held Monday, July 5, at Swallowfield Church of Christ,
Frankfort, by Bro. Richard Mardis. Burial followed in Monterey Cemetery.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson,
William Foster Tichenor; and two siblings, J.C. “Tate” McDonald and
Norma Jean Wood. McDonald & New Funeral Home, Owensboro, was in charge
of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Swallowfield Church of Christ or
Monterey Cemetery.