Mrs. Mary Bertha Kasey Smith (September 28, 1921 - October 29, 2015) passed away peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness but a long and happy life. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Thomas M. Smith, Jr. She was one of four children born to Henry and Essie Barlow Kasey of Bedford. She was preceded in death by her brother Mr. Henry "Prince" Kasey and Mrs. Gladys K. Preston. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ruby Hall, of Bedford. Mary was a graduate of Bedford Training School. After graduation she was a loyal employee of several local businesses in Bedford to include: Johnson's Café, Belding Corticelli (Silk Mill) and Bedford Memorial Hospital, when she retired from in January 1984. Mary was an active member of Washington Street Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Gospel Chorus until her health prevented her from attending regular church services. She was officially honored as a "Mother" of the church in 2012. She was also a member of the Bedford Home Extension Club where they made hand-made quilts. She married Thomas M. Smith Jr. of Bedford County on September 3, 1954. In September of this year (2015), they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. She is survived by her three children: her daughter, Ms. Carol S. Brown of Roanoke Va, her main caregiver during her illness, and two sons, Mr. Allen J. Smith of Washington, DC, and Dr. Robert E. Kasey or Greenville, NC. She is survived by 5 grandchildren, James C. Kasey of Vallejo Ca; Adam, Arron, and Andrew Smith, all of Washington, DC; and Mr. Darryl E. Brown, of Roanoke Va. and 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to morn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.