Mrs. Helen Spears Smith, 93, of Osyka, MS, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1929, in Osyka, MS, to Fred Andrew Spears and Eunice Cutrer Spears.

She was well known for her time owning and operating LaSherry's restaurant in her home town of Osyka with her husband Millard. This adventure gave them plenty of opportunity to socialize and make new friends in their community which she loved so much. She also had a passion for her flowers which led to some night school learning how to make beautiful flower arrangements. She put this talent to work helping numerous nieces & nephews providing all floral arrangements for their weddings. Most important to her was her love & concern for family that included nine brothers and sisters and many, many nieces & nephews that considered her their most favorite aunt celebrating countless holiday events in her home filled with joy, laughter and wonderful memories that will never be forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 wonderful years, Millard Smith; two sisters, Addie Lee Spears Feigler and Louise Spears; and eight brothers, Talmadge Spears, Fred Andrew Spears, Frederick Spears, Jimmie Spears, Roderick Spears, Homer Spears, Charles Spears, and Ben Spears .

She is survived by her two sisters, Ruby Spears Chambers and Margie Spears Daniels; and a host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends.

Pallbearers are Freddie Spears, Damon Spears, Bentley Spears, Justin Spears, Landon Lockwood, and Cody Spears.

Honorary pallbearers are Steve Spears and Jay Chambers.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS, beginning at 1PM until time of service at 2PM. A graveside service will immediately at Osyka Cemetery follow with Bro. Rick Kennedy officiating.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Kayla, Marilyn, and Kim with Enhabit Hospice as well as caregivers, Keyvalyn Jackson and Jackie White.