Gay Lynn Elliott Smith, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, born in Brady, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was 74 years old. She enjoyed watercolor painting, bird watching, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She served 28 years on the mission field with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for her Lord and Savior. Visitation will be held at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church (19421 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs, LA) from 2pm to 4pm on Friday, October 11, 2024. The service will be at 4pm conducted by Pastor Oren Conner. Internment will follow at the GSBC Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, David Smith children, Michael Smith and Sarah Smith Bridges (husband Bronson) and three grandchildren London, Lottie, and Roman.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Christina Elliott and twin brother, Mike Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out to the International Mission Board with a notation in the memo “In memory of Gay Lynn Smith” and mailed to 3806 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23230.
10 comments
Allison Elliott
October 27, 2024 at 5:24 pm
Michael Jason and I are so sorry to hear about Aunt Gay’s passing. He’s told me so many stories about her. Prayers for the family.
Darrell Blaine
October 13, 2024 at 6:22 pm
Abi, and family, praying for you from OK. So sad to hear about her passing. The great cloud of witnesses is denser and closer with entry! Her hospitality when we came from Istanbul to Izmir was so welcoming. The Blaines love you. Darrell and Lisa
Jamie Mitchell
October 13, 2024 at 5:51 pm
Such a beautiful soul. Mrs. Gay was always so sweet and caring in all she did. Praying for the family.
Mike Mary Benefield
October 12, 2024 at 6:08 pm
David, Mike and I were so sad to hear of sweet Gaylynn’s passing. We, too, have good memories of her joy and always welcoming hospitality.
May God comfort you all with happy memories, each other’s company and His great love.
Jimmy Craig
October 11, 2024 at 10:51 pm
David: I’m so sorry about Gay. Tommy let me know. Just know I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Love you and your family.
Ryan Smith
October 11, 2024 at 10:00 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have such special memories of Gaylynn’s joy and hospitality and her kindness to care for me when we were on the field together. I’m so grateful to God to have known her and David. I’m so thankful for the life they have lived for Jesus. Praying for your family at this time.
Ryan Smith
October 11, 2024 at 9:56 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such special memories of Gaylynn caring for me like a loving mom when on the mission field together. Her hospitality and joy made me feel so at home in her presence. I’m grateful to God for her and David’s life for Jesus and to be blessed by them.
Sheree Carter
October 11, 2024 at 4:12 pm
Saddened by your sudden loss of such an amazing and beloved woman of God. My prayers are with the Smith and Bridges families.
Olivia Dinwiddie
October 11, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Know that my thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time. May the Lord continue to strengthen and encourage you during this time. May His love comfort you in your time of need.
Dean and Wendy Failor
October 11, 2024 at 12:54 pm
We are so sorry for your loss sweet Smith family. Precious memories of her hospitality and comforting wisdom will be with us always!