, 85, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky

She was born in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Walter and Lula Coop Finley. She was of Methodist faith, a member of Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, worked as a waitress for several years, and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roy Finley, Cecil Finley, Noel Finley, and sisters, Mary Deel, Velda Hoots, and Grace Huddleston.

She is survived by her husband, James Howard Smith of Burkesville, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted on Tuesday, June 1, 2021,at 2:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Boils officiating. Burial was in the Christian Chapel Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at norris-new.com.

Bessie Lois Finley Smith