Ruby Margaret "Lucy" Widner Smith, 70, of Essie passed away Monday, February, 20, 2023, at her residence. Born on January 9, 1953 in Harlan County, she worked as a Nurse's Assistant.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Smith; her father, Robert F. Widner; and one daughter, Carla Banegas.

Lucy is survived by her mother, Billie Ruth Parsley Patrick, Beaver Dam, KY; two children, Bobby Smith and wife, Buffy, Harlan, and Jay Smith, Leslie County; two brothers, Dewey Widner and Rodney Widner, both of Leslie County; and three sisters, Susan Johnson, Mary Middleton and Rhonda Fox.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Joe Banegas and fiancé, Ayana, Brittany Banegas, Jeremy Smith, Ambrianna Smith and Jordon Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Landon Smith, Eli Smith and Connor Smith.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, in the chapel of the Harlan Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 1 p.m. with her family doing the officiating.

Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.