Dorothy Ann Aycock Smith, 78, of Bay Springs, MS passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 surrounded by love at Jasper General Nursing Home in Bay Springs, MS. She was born December 21, 1947.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jimmy Dale Smith; mother, Doris Tisdale Aycock; father, Willie S. Aycock; brothers, Curtis Aycock and Jack Aycock.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth E. Smith (Debbie); daughters, Melissa Martin (Steve), and Laura Gray (Jody); grandchildren, Monica Conn, Haley Coon (Chad), Braden Gray, Kale Martin, Jake Gray, Marlee Martin, Jana Gray; great-grandchildren, Kynlee Conn, Emmalynn Lucille Coon and Oakley Ann Coon; sister, Janell Bassett, Dothan, AL; brother, Ted Aycock (Emily), Vancleave, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Ann was a lifelong resident of Bay Springs, Mississippi. She was an active member of the Bay Springs Methodist Church. Ann was a graduate of Bay Springs High School Class of 1966. On October 31, 1975, Ann married her true love Jimmy Dale Smith and they spent 47 years dancing through life together. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three children, Kenneth, Melissa, and Laura. Ann, Ms. Ann, as so many would say, worked at Sylva-Bay Academy for 25 years as the manager of the cafeteria and over the after-school care. After retiring from Sylva-Bay Academy, Ann worked for 18 years as a ward clerk for Jasper General Nursing Home which is where she became famous for her chicken salad or a quart jar of her secret seasoning salt, Ann's Best. When Ann was not working, she was a full-time babysitter for her grandchildren. Ann's world truly revolved around her children and grandchildren. Before getting sick, Ann was always ready for a shopping trip with her girls, a cookout with family and friends, or a seat at a ball game or recital for her grandchildren.

Visitation will be on March 10, 2026 from 5-8 P.M. at Colonial Chapel in Bay Springs.  Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Dorothy Ann Smith will begin at 11:30 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs. Burial will follow in the Bay Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steve Martin, Jody Gray, Braden Gray, Kale Martin, Jake Gray, Colton Toler, Mark Bassett, Todd Aycock, Tim Aycock, Steve Aycock, and Gary Martin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Aycock, Don Bassett, Gary Stringer, Barkley McFarland, and Donald Newcomb.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Jasper General Nursing Home, who lovingly cared for "Ms. Ann" and helped to make it her home for the last few years. They would also like to express their deep appreciation to Station 3 Back Hall staff at Jasper General Nursing Home for the compassionate care.​