Dr. Mary Brinda Smith

              Dr. Mary Brinda Smith, age 90, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Florida.

            Dr. Smith was born on February 6, 1933, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Denny P. Smith and Mary Johnson Smith. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Murray State University, Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi.   Dr. Smith taught 16 years in the Murray State College of Education.  After retiring from education, she earned credentials as a financial advisor and principal broker in the investment community.  She also provided years of leadership on the University Foundation Board of Trustees.  Dr. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Murray and had the honor of having the Smith-Johnson History and Genealogy Room named after her at the Pogue Library on the Campus of Murray State University.

            In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Smith.

            A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Murray City Cemetery with Bro. Jay Barnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

            Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or Gifts may be made to the Smith-Johnson Scholarship Fund or the Dr. Brinda Smith Library fund with the Murray State University Foundation. Checks can be sent to The Murray State Office of Development at 200 Heritage Hall Murray, KY 42071

            Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com