Laura Mae Smithey Irwin

September 14, 1940 - October 30, 2020

Blue Mountain, MS - Laura Mae Smithey Irwin, 80, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at her home in Blue Mountain, MS. She was born on September 14, 1940, to Enoch and Lola Bell Wingo Smithey in Myrtle, MS. Laura worked for many years at Pep Industries and at the Shirt Factory and also at Blue Mountain College. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday November 1, 2020 at Beulah Cemetery in Myrtle, MS with Bro. Michael Baker officiating. There will be No Visitation. Laura is survived by two daughters: Tish Irwin of New Albany, MS, Lorrie Houston of Blue Mountain, MS; three sons: Scott Irwin (Teresa) of Falkner, MS, Mark Irwin ( Teresa) of Guntown, MS, Keith Irwin (Myra) of Blue Mountain, MS; one brother: Dale Smithey (Paula) of Myrtle, MS; twelve grandchildren: Jason Irwin (Delta), Lacy Goertz, Becky Irwin (Fiancee- Robbie Street), Brandi Newby, Destiny Rakestraw (Tim), Misty Whitten, Dakota Spears (Maria), Marcy Byrd (Sandy), Chelsey Lautensack (Matt), Joe Irwin, Samantha Eaton (J.J.), Stephanie Taylor (Brandon) and numerous great-grandchildren. Laura was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Murry Irwin in 2002; her parents; two sisters and three brothers. Pallbearers will be Denny Williams, Jason Irwin, Joe Irwin, Dakota Spears, J.J. Eaton, David Spears. Expressions of sympathy for the Irwin family may be sent to www.mcbridefuneralhome.com.