Nov. 31, 1942 - Jan. 2, 2015 Meryal Ann Smith, wife of the late Terry Smith, is now with the love of her life in Heaven. She was born in Baton Rouge,LA; she attended college at Centenary and LSU. Eventually, she called Huntsville her home for over 40 years. Meryal taught chemistry at Huntsville High for over 30 years, and Randolph Upper School for 10. She touched many young lives. To this day students remember a tough but fair educator. After retiring, Meryal was active in many social clubs. She enjoyed gardening, photography and world travel. Most important of all, Meryal loved being with her many friends and loving family. After surviving breast cancer for over 5 years, cancer returned and took her from us to be with the Lord. Survived by sister, Elizabeth Jeansonne; brother, William Campbell; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by parents, Albert and Vida Campbell; brother, John and sister, Elaine. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 10th, 2015 at Valhalla Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at 698 Winchester Road NE, Huntsville, AL. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M., with funeral service following immediately in their chapel with her pastor from Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Burial procession immediately following at the same location. Grace be to God.
I loved Mrs. Smith - Laura Lively
Loved her! - Lisa Johnson
Awesome teacher! And she had that contraption she devised using some plastic tubing and a large clamp that she would use to squirt ice cold water on anyone who fell asleep in her class. - John Martignoni
awesome teacher! May she RIP. - David Johnson
Mrs. Smith was a wonderful and patient teacher, and she literally remembered every student she ever had! Several years ago, she found me...and my sister on Facebook! I so enjoyed getting to know her all over again as an adult, but she remained the encouraging and supportive teacher that she always was. When I received an award several years ago, she was at the luncheon, handing out praise and pride in the girl she had a hand in shaping! I did ask her not long ago if she still had my bubble gum sticks that she took away from me in class one day. She claimed to have disposed of them....bet she ate them! She was a love. I will miss her. - Lisa Grumbles