Virgie Mae Smeathers

Virgie Mae Smeathers, 99, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 3, 1926 in Daviess County to the late William B. and Ruby Livers Horn. Virgie was a homemaker and member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She had worked at General Electric and was one of the first to operate the I.B.M. punch card machines for payroll. She also was the first female to complete all 12 years of school in the Daviess County System without missing a day. Virgie had been an Avon representative for over 30 years and was the oldest living member of the Daviess County Horn family. She also enjoyed quilting and raising roses.

Virgie was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Graham Smeathers in 1993, a sister, Margie Gist, and a sister-in-law, Levenia Smeathers.

Surviving are her three children, Terry Smeathers (Debbie), Dwane Smeathers (Leslie), and Marilyn Forrester (Ronnie), all of Lewisport; two grandchildren, Cliffton Smeathers (Dani) and Amber Swanagan (Quincy), all of Owensboro, eight step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, 21 step great grandchildren and four step great great grandchildren; a sister, Jo Anne Thompson of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 10, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 PM Tuesday and from 11 AM until the time of the service Wednesday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Messages and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.