Peggy Lynn Smith Vince

The funeral service for Peggy Lynn Smith Vince will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Carmel Baptist Church in Monticello. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Monday, June 24, at Carmel Baptist Church and will resume Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Vince, 65, of Monticello, died June 21 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La. She was born in Monticello on Jan. 5, 1959.

Mrs. Vince worked as a cosmetologist. She was a forgiving, compassionate, and non-judgmental person. She was a proud mom of two linemen and loved her family above all other things. She had several hobbies that she enjoyed, riding Harley’s, traveling, going to the mountains, and watching hummingbirds. She also liked to tend to her yard, garden, and go fishing. Mrs. Vince was on Neighborhood Watch in her community. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking cakes to share with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vince; father, Clarence E. Smith; brothers, Carl Smith and Tommy Smith; and nephew, Bobby Manseill.

She is survived by her significant other, Rodney Blackwell; children, Josh Nations (Donna), Toby Nations (Jessica); eight grandchildren, Coby, Sawyer, Xan, Caleb, LeAnna, Lyza, Aiden, Kyson; three great grandchildren, Truett, Dakota, and Saige; brother, Larry Smith; sisters, Jeaner Smith Blakeney, Kathy McNeese, and Judy Burgess; and other loving family members and friends.