Obituary of Mattie Elizabeth Smith

LAKELAND – Mattie Elizabeth Smith, age 83, passed away on April 6, 2019 at her residence in Lakeland.  She was born on July 13, 1935 to Samuel & Luella Kelley in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  Mattie was a 79 year resident of Polk County.  She was a homemaker, 40 year member of Trinity Life Church of God in Lakeland, also enjoyed sewing & camping.  Mattie is preceded in death by; her Parents, Brother: Marshall Kelley, Sister: Clair Roberts.  She is survived by; Husband of 50 years: Elbert Smith, Daughter: Debbie (Timothy) Driggers of Winter Haven, Son: Sydney (Patricia) Smith of Ruskin, FL, Brother: Carl (Loretha) Kelley of Auburndale, Grandchildren: Ashley (Chad) Jones of Winter Haven, Tiffany (Sean) McLauren of Atlanta & Adam Driggers of Tampa and 5 Great-Grandchildren.  A visitation will be held for Mattie at Kersey Funeral Home on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00am-10:00am.  Funeral Service will start at 10:00am.  Interment will be at Auburndale Memorial Park.