Winterville - Elizabeth "Bessie" Jeannette Hancock Smith, 90, died Friday, October 23, 2009.Born in Oglethorpe County and a lifelong resident of this area, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Jane Erwin Hancock. In earlier years, she worked for Thomas Textile. She was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church.Mrs. Smith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her whole life. She was a dedicated caretaker to her husband, her mother, five sisters and three brothers.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST, with Dr. Sheila Bookout officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.Pallbearers will be Jerome Martin, John Greeson, Steve Parson, Wayne Parson, Dan Henson, Eddie Chambers, Barry Elder and Chuck Elder. Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Millard V. Smith; daughters Jan Hubert and her husband, Harold, of Arnoldsville, Faye Chambers and her husband, William Edward, of Watkinsville; grandson Chuck Elder, his wife, Kay, and their children, Cary, Katie and Collin; grandson, Eddie Chambers, his wife, Bonnie, and their children, Noah, Ethan and Dylan; grandson, Barry Elder, his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Max and Janie; granddaughter Kym Chambers; brother Homer Hancock and his wife, Sue, of Winterville; a number of nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the funeral home.Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made in honor of Chuck Elder to ALS Foundation of Georgia, 1995 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta, GA 30329.Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.