Kay J.

Smith

Kay J. Smith, 75, of Greenwood, wife of Nathan Ridgeway Smith, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on Marh 5, 1951 in Abertville, AL, she was a daughter of the late Walter H. Jones and Frances Skelton Jones. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was the heart of her life.

She was deeply devoted to her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother, with her family being the center of her world.

A graduate of Clinton High School, Kay served as the office manager at NHC Healthcare for 41 years. On December 20, 1969, she began a loving marriage with Ridgeway that spanned 56 years.

Kay loved planting flowers, enjoyed cruises, and treasured her time at Edisto Island. Each year, the entire family gathered there for two weeks around the Fourth of July, making memories that will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Her family was her everything, and nothing brought her greater joy than her children and especially her adored grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Ridgeway, she is survived by her children, Craig Smith (Elizabeth), Jason Smith (Cori), and Angie Smith Henderson; sister, Cheryl Bosler (Ronnie); and grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Andi Fair, Zach Smith, Alex Fair, Caroline Smith, Addison Smith, and Chloe Possee.

She was preceeded in death by a sister, Denise Downs.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).