Inez "Nez" Smith of Camden, Arkansas departed this earthly life October 9, 2021 in Rockford. She was born July 24, 1936 in Camden, Arkansas the daughter of Buddy and Odesa Sherman.  Inez has lived in Rockford since March of 2021 coming from Camden. She was a former member of the Church of Christ.  Inez attended schools in Camden.

Inez leaves to cherish many loving memoires, son, Leonard (Regina)  Hendrix; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Mattie Pearl Sample; two brothers, Raymond and Larry Sherman a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents,  son, Tommy Ray; one sister, Frances Parham; and three brothers, Chris, Grant and James Sherman.

Services will be held 6:00p.m. Friday, October  15, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Avenue. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.