Oma Joyce Smith Sanders , 63, of Duck Hill, MS, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at University Medical Center in Grenada, MS. There will be a private service at a later date. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Moore's Memorial Cemetery in Carroll County.

She was born October 13, 1957 in Castro Valley, California, to Donald "Sonny" Smith, Jr. and Phobe Alvis Mims Smith. She was preceded in death by her son, Craig Smith and brother, David Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Candice Smith Loden of Carrollton, MS; son, Michael Smith of Carrollton, MS; brothers, Donald Smith of Greenwood, MS, Walton Smith of Ridgeland, MS, and Allen Smith of Greenwood, MS; sister, Jenny White of Huntsville, AL; life partner, Stacy Cassidy of Duck Hill, MS;  and five grandchildren.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.