Brenda Fay (Franklin) Smith

Brenda Fay Smith, 76, of Charlestown passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the home of her son, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on August 1, 1948, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Laymon “Jake” and Grace Weddle Franklin. Brenda was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and a retired vice president for First Savings Bank in Clarksville, IN, where she worked for 30+ years.  She was a member of the Women’s Council at the bank, where they helped buy Christmas gifts and clothing for young professional women who were just getting started. She enjoyed traveling the countryside with her husband, being a homemaker, cooking, boating, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Timothy L. Smith (Allison) of Charlestown and Jason Smith (Jennifer) of Leitchfield, KY; brother, Randy Franklin (Beth) of Jeffersonville, IN, sister, Wanda Lindenmayer (Bob) of Charlestown; grandchildren Austin Smith, Ashleigh Smith, Nathan Smith, Justin Smith, Julia Smith and 1 great granddaughter, Jaclyn.

Life Celebration Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Grayson Funeral Home in Charlestown, with a burial in Crown Hill Cemetery in New Washington. The visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday.