Mildred Gertrude Long Smith, age 97, of Anderson, SC, loving wife to the late Thomas Huston "Hoot" Smith until his death in 2013, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March, 18, 2022, at Hospice of the Upstate. Born April 11, 1924, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Long and Grace Cox Long. Gertrude worked at Canteen Dixie and Merita Bakery. She became an ordained minister in 1987 and loved preaching and sharing the Gospel. She taught Sunday School until her 80's and was a devoted member of the House of Prayer for Jesus Christ, Starr, SC. She is survived by her children, Tommy Smith, Jr. (Libby), Judy Hall, and Christy Madden; 6 grandchildren, Barry Hanvey, Crystal Jones, Craig Hanvey, Ashley Smith, Meloney Seawright, and Amber Burns; 14 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mildred Elizabeth Smith; and brother, Charles Long. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the House of Prayer for Jesus Christ, Starr, SC, with Rev. Jerry Nation, Rev. Mike Harrell, and Rev. Rodney Harbin officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Upstate and NHC for their tender loving care provided to Gertrude. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the House of Prayer for Jesus Christ, 1221 Good Hope Church Rd., Starr, SC, 29625. Events Visitation Wednesday, March 23, 2022 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:00PM House of Prayer for Jesus Christ 1221 Good Hope Church Road Starr, SC 29684 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621