SOUTH BARRE - Barbara Ann Pryor Smith, 69, of South Barre Road, died Monday night, Aug. 18, 2014, at her home. Her family was at her bedside. Born on June 5, 1945, in Barre, she was the daughter of John "Jock" and Leona (Murphy) Pryor. She attended Trow Hill Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1963. On July 8, 1965, Barbara married Arthur Merrill Olin "Bud" Smith and made their home in Barre and Barre Town. He died Aug. 8, 2006. Throughout Barbara's life she was employed by the state of Vermont, The Times Argus, Washington County Mental Health Services and Central Vermont Medical Center in an accounting and finance capacity until her retirement. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking trips to Maine with family and friends. She was an avid reader. Survivors include her children, Wendy Pierson, and her husband, Kurt, of Websterville, Greg Smith and his wife, Tracy, of Barre, and Lonnie Smith, of Barre; her grandchildren, Cole, Jackson, Brandon, Izabella and Abbigail; her sister Carol Jewett and her husband, Denny, of Barre Town; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and two sisters, Rosemary Killian and Sharon Smith. A graveside service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Barre Town. There are no calling hours. Family and friends will gather for a time of fellowship and luncheon at the Hilltop Restaurant in Barre Town following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of arrangements.