Pearl Smoot

Mrs. Pearl Smoot, age 93, of Wheatley, Kentucky, entered this life on March 27, 1932, in Warsaw, Kentucky. She married Roy Smoot in October of 1948 in Georgetown, Kentucky. She worked many places like the Brown Hotel, Glenwood Hall, Teledyne, & General Butler State Park, serving and leaving a lasting, memorable impression everywhere she went. She was a member of Dallasburg Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, collecting glassware, gardening, and a good yard sale. Pearl died on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Gallatin Nursing and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Kentucky.

Pearl lived her life with a generous heart, fierce determination, and a work ethic that kept her on her feet (and everyone else slightly in awe). She never paused for long—if something needed doing, she did it, and she did it well. She learned to be resourceful at a young age, and at just thirteen, she began living independently and working to support herself. Those challenging beginnings shaped her into the strong, self-sufficient, and fiercely capable woman her family admired.

Pearl was the mother of four wonderful daughters and a mother-figure to many more. She believed people deserved to look presentable and feel proud of themselves, and she often sacrificed her own comforts to make sure her girls had what they needed. She carried that same care into her community. If someone had a need, Pearl didn’t hesitate—she stepped in. One nurse shared a memory of being a young single mother working beside Pearl decades ago; Pearl took her shopping and helped her get on her feet with no questions asked. Having experienced hardships herself, she was always ready to lend support to others in need.

Her home was filled with love, laughter, and the smells of her wonderful cooking. No gift was quite as magical as being handed the mixer attachments— “beaters”—to lick clean after she made mashed potatoes. Her grandchildren could count on their mamaw to have a supply of candy bars tucked away for them at all times. They also knew that she loved nothing more than when they would visit or, better yet, “come stay all night.”

Her compassion extended beyond people—every stray cat in Wheatley knew exactly whose porch to show up on. Ironically, no matter how many cats she took to be fixed, they seemed to multiply anyway. They were an unrelenting, furry, and slightly eye-matted army that knew they’d found safety… and, more importantly, where the scraps got thrown out.

Pearl wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself or for others. She valued fairness, respected honesty, and believed in speaking up when something wasn’t right. Her sturdy backbone was matched only by her soft heart. In her final days, even as she rested, she stayed true to herself—sitting back with her bright lipstick perfectly applied, still looking like the Pearl everyone knew. She took special pride in her great-granddaughter, Olive Pearl, who shares her radiant smile and that same don't-mess-with-me spirit.

Pearl endured the heartache of losing her husband, Roy, and her beloved daughters Leah Ann and Lana, yet she faced these losses with remarkable strength and perseverance. Even in grief, she modeled resilience and determination for her family, showing them how to carry on with unwavering courage. Now, we take comfort knowing she is reunited with them in Heaven, together again at last.

Pearl will be remembered for her generosity, her hearty laugh, her independence, and her steadfast love for the people around her. Life threw many challenges her way, yet she faced each one head-on and prevailed. She created a life full of warmth and purpose, leaving behind a family forever shaped by her strength and compassion.

Pearl will be reunited with her husband, Roy Smoot, as well as her daughters, Leah Ann Carrico and Lana Smoot, who preceded her in death.

She will be missed by her two daughters, Lisa Stockdale (Danny) and Lori O’Nan (Ross). Her grandchildren include Neesa (Dan) Richardson and Alexa (Tyler) Morrison, the daughters of Lisa; and Kennedy Doris (Logan) and Jackson Duvall, the children of her late daughter Lana.

She was blessed with great-grandchildren, Kellen and Brecken Richardson; August and Olive Pearl Morrison (her "namesake" as she liked to brag); and Shepard and Wilson Doris.

Friends may visit beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Dallasburg Baptist Church, 4760 KY-227 in Wheatley. Funeral services, led by Michael David, will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Dallasburg Baptist Church. A private interment will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to Owen County Friends of Animals (https://ocfa.weebly.com/) or Dallasburg Baptist Church (http://dburg.org/wp_201312/)