Nell Burton Tapscott Smith, 101, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late William C. Tapscott and Mary Ethel Burton Tapscott, was born February 5, 1924 in Hustonville, KY. She died at 8:30 A.M., Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Campbellsville.

The family moved to Campbellsville in 1939 when her father was named a head teller at Taylor County Bank. She professed faith in Christ and was baptized by her cousin, J. Chester Badgett, and was one of the oldest members of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Nell went to Campbellsville High School where she met and married Frank Page Smith on March 6, 1943. They celebrated 70 years together in 2013.

During World War II, Nell worked at the Ration Board giving out coupons. Later, she was a social worker for 25 years. She and Frank Page visited all 50 states, at least ten countries and several cruises. They loved to travel. They also loved UK basketball. They became snow birds in 1979 when they retired. They wintered in Naples, Florida for 40 years.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Ray Smith & wife Judy of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Jan Feese & husband Mitchell of Campbellsville

4 grandchildren: Dr. Jeff Smith & wife Dr. Kristen Smith of Morrisville, North Carolina, Eric Lane & wife Kelly of Campbellsville, Jennifer Toprani & husband Steve of Monogahela, Pennsylvania and Kristi Inguaggiato & husband Jason of Jamestown

7 great-grandchildren: Thomas and Madalyn Smith, Madison Lane, Josh Inguaggiato and Will, Sophia and Matthew Toprani

Devoted caregiver: Delores Newton

Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters: Frances (& Lewis) Jones and Katherine Wheeler; one brother, John William (& Pat) Tapscott; and one great-grandson, Mason Lane.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:30pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum

VISITATION: After 10:30amET on Saturday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home