CENTRAL CITY – Sharon Lee Smith, 81, of Central City, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:16PM at her residence.  Mrs. Smith was born March 17, 1943, in Greenville, Ohio.  She was a member of Nelson Pentecostal Church and a records specialist at University of Dayton.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, baking and cooking, and reading.  Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a very kind and loving person, who was always willing to help others any way she could.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Retha Wanedith Leopard; father, Howard Leroy Leopard; and husband, Earl Smith.

She is survived by her children, Anthony Smith and Retha (Steve) Reed; grandchildren, Jonathan Reed, David (Andrea) Reed, Elizabeth (Danny) Wallace, Steven Michael (Summar) Reed, and Andrew (Chantal) Reed; and great-grandchildren, Joey, Daniel, Carter, A’nasia, Connor, Makayla, Joshua, Daniel, Braiden, Caine, Damani, Alex, and Caycen; sister, Sandy Hearne; step-daughter, Vanessa (Robert) Egnor; step-grandchildren, Robert (Adrian) Egnor, Tia (Brian) Donatelli, Elijah (Jennifer) Egnor; step-great-grandchildren, Phillip, Aeryk, Matthew, Gideon, Asher, and Elora.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:00PM at Nelson Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Paul Uzzle, Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be Monday after 4:00PM at the church.  Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00PM at Isaacs Family Cemetery in Rock Castle County, KY.  Visitation will begin at 12:30PM at the cemetery.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.