Margaret Ellen Smith, age 71, of Dover died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 21, 1949, in Russellville to William "Bill" and Lu-Cille Duck Smith.

She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and retired Respiratory Therapist from St. Mary's Regional Medical Center after 30 years.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Mikel Keith Smith; two sisters, Lu Anna Freeman and Loretta Smith.

Survivors include her two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mikel and Jeanette Smith of Dover and Randall Smith; three grandchildren, Dakota Smith, Mikel Thurman Smith and Tyler Smith; and one great-grandchild, Myla Smith.

A private graveside service for the family will be in Cowell Cemetery in Cowell.  Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1905.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .