Mrs. Willie Strickland Smith, 81, a native of Dacula, and a longtime resident of Decatur, died Sunday, November 9, 2008. Surviving are her sons, Wesley H. Smith, Dewey V. Smith, James Smith; daughters, Sandra White, Brenda Warwick; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 A.M. at Melwood Cemetery with Rev. Larry T. Burgess officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons.