Mrs. Selma L Smith entered her eternal home on Friday, May 31, 2019. Selma was born in Anderson, SC on July 13, 1925. She grew up in Greenwood, SC and graduated from Greenwood High School. She was the daughter of the late Edward Loftis and Bessie Caldwell Loftis. Selma was employed by Bellsouth where she retired after twenty-five years of service. Selma lived a life filled with love and laughter. She had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed having fun with family and friends. She was especially fond of children and they always seemed to gravitate toward her. Selma had a strong faith and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she attended regularly until her health began to decline. Selma was preceded in death by her husband Harold Allen Smith. Together they raised their two loves-twins, Ann Smith and Jan Smith Suttles (Caroll). Selma also had a "special other daughter," Tammy C. Wilson (Jim). Selma was also preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Selma was affectionately known as "Bene" and "Nana". The family will receive friends from 1 pm until 2 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, June 3, 2019. The Celebration of Life will follow in the Chapel at 2:30 pm with Rev. Joe Cadden officiating. Interment will follow at New Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, or memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 Events Visitation Monday, June 3, 2019 1:00PM - 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Monday, June 3, 2019 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624