Madeline Cullum Smith, 89, of Wesley Commons, wife of the late George Frank Smith, died October 19, 2026, at Wesley Commons.

Born on January 20, 1937, in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Maurice Cullum and Thelma Gregory Cullum.

She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Erskine College. Upon graduating Erskine, Madeline taught 8th grade at Greenville Junior High School. In 1951, after meeting on a blind date, she married George and became a full-time homemaker. In the early 1980’s, after raising her sons, she was employed as an administrative assistant at Cullum Electric & Mechanical.

Outside of her family, Madeline enjoyed tennis and working in her yard. She loved growing various flowers and being outdoors, especially during fall, and watching all the changing colors. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenwood.

Madeline is survived by her sons, Wade Smith (Amye) of Greenwood and, Jim Smith (Kimberely) of Rockwell, TX; three grandchildren, Michael Watkins (Lacy) of Mesquite, TX, Cullum Smith (Caitlin) of Piedmont, SC and Mabrey Sledge (Kyle) of Hiram, GA, and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Cullum Yarborough, and Jane Cullum Anderson.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Oakbrook Cemetery with Rev. David Jennings officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 722 Grace Street, Greenwood, SC 29646.

Harley Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. (harleyfuneralhome.com)