Mildred "Millie" Roberts Phillips Smith

Mildred “Millie” Roberts Phillips Smith, 83, of Gordon County, entered the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. A lifelong resident of the community, Millie was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jerry Smith; her children, Danny Phillips and his wife Bridgett, Janice Allen and her husband Charlie; her stepchildren, Jerry Smith Jr. and wife Tyra, Blake Smith and his wife Amanda, and her sister, Betty Sisson. Millie was blessed with grandchildren—Stacey Campbell, her husband Robby, Jody Childers and his wife Jessica, Danielle Phillips, and Sage Phillips—and great‑grandchildren—Luke Campbell, Lawson Childers, Jada Campbell, and Lane Childers—as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Born on August 29, 1942, to the late John William and Nola Acree Roberts, Millie was also preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Phillips (2001), and siblings Gene Roberts, Margaret Green, James Roberts, Ruth Wickham, Bud Roberts, Bobby Roberts, and Terry Roberts.

Millie attended Sugar Valley, Resaca, and Belwood Schools in her youth. She worked for many years at Mannington Mills before retiring. Throughout her life, she was active in her faith and attended Cove Baptist Church, Sugar Valley Church of God, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Resaca. Some of her favorite things to do were shopping, going to the beach and spending quality time in the mountains. She was also a very important part of the Phillips Championship Rodeo by working the ticket gate each year.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home, with Kenny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Oglesby, Cody Oglesby, David Tate, Robby Campbell, Luke Campbell, and Logan Viars, with Jordan Higgins serving as honorary pallbearer.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mildred “Millie” Roberts Phillips Smith.