joann (dendy) smitherman

SMITHERMAN, Joann Dendy,71, a resident of Prattville, AL,died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2008,after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial, with Reverend Bo Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing.  Mrs. Smitherman was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her loved ones.  She is survived by her beloved spouse of 55 years and caregiver, Earl Smitherman; three daughters, Patricia Moss, Debbie (Sam) Robertson, and Gaye (David) Pelkey; three grandchildren, Tiffany Moss, Kyle Robertson,and Dalton Pelkey, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends, with special recognition given to Dan and Nancy McCann for their dedication and love provided to the family. Active pallbearers willbe Dan McCann, Lee Campbell, Craig Stewart, James Abbett, James Osborn, and Robert Hodge. Special appreciation is extended by the family to the caregivers of Odyssey Healthcare for their dedicated care and compassion given to Mrs. Smitherman and her family during her illness.Flowers will be accepted, however, memorial contributions may be sent to Odyssey Healthcare, 700 InterstatePark, Montgomery, AL 36109.The family will receive friendsat Prattville Memorial on Monday afternoon two hours prior to her service from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. To express an online condolence, please visit www.prattvillememorial.com.