January 23, 1950 – October 18, 2026

Rosemary Oliver Smith of Waverly Hall, Georgia, passed away on October 18, 2026, at Columbus Hospice following a long battle with cancer.

Rosemary graduated from Harris County High School in 1968 and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. For more than 20 years, she owned and operated Hair Styles by Rosemary. She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking, spending time in Florida, and sharing time with her family.

Rosemary married David Smith on July 12, 1969. They shared 57 years of marriage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton Oliver Sr. and Evelyn Oliver; her sister, Shelia Roland; and her brother-in-law, Tom Hutto.

She is survived by her husband, David Smith; her siblings, Carlton “Butch” Oliver and his wife, Marcia; Mitchell “Buster” Oliver and his wife, Marie; Joanne Hutto; Edward “Goober” Oliver; Loretta “Susie” Oliver; Judy Miller and her husband, Willie; and Sylvia “Bit” Pritchett and her husband, Jay. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Maranatha Baptist Church, 303 Double Churches Road, Columbus, Georgia.

Georgia Cremation-Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.