Ann Richards (Baker) Smith, of Chrisney passed away on May 11, 2023, at the age of 83. Ann was born in Evansville, Indiana, on May 25, 1939, to Delores and Franklin Baker Senior, and she had one beloved brother, Franklin Baker Junior. For 56 years, she was united in marriage to her late husband Bobby Joe Smith.
Ann worked in banking over the years, and the last bank she worked at was Heritage Federal in Tennyson where she was once robbed at gun point. Throughout her entire life, she was a fighter who carried happiness and joy to whomever crossed her path. She always had an inviting smile and willingness to help.
She dearly loved her family, friends, and the farm. From talking about sports or just life, she looked forward to the daily visits from family and friends. She also enjoyed watching UFC fights and was an avid college basketball fan; she especially loved her Dukies. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her husband.
Ann is survived by one daughter, Sheryl (Ron) Pund of Dale and one son Jed (Lynn) Smith of Mount Eden, KY; 11 grandchildren, Beau (Alice) Pund, Brodie (Sara) Pund, Brooke (Gil) Garrett, Bryce (Nicole) Pund, Ty Smith, Garrett Smith, Dalton Smith, Jessica Smith, Madison Smith, Cheyenne Smith, and Chase Smith; and 11 great grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration Of Life at Bloomfield Wesley Church in Bloomfield, Indiana, on her birthday Thursday, May 25, 2023. Visitation will start at 3, a service at 4, and a meal to follow in the church hall.
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