Frances Marie Smith, age 87, of Douglas, GA passed away on April 11, 2010 at Life Care Center of Orlando, FL, following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith is survived by: daughter, Barbara Dale Starr; son, John Lowell Smith, Orlando, FL; 5 grandchildren; brother, Elias B. Lott, Douglas, GA. A graveside service will be held at the Douglas City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Nowell Smith, Jr. and a son, James Nowell Smith. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.