Alberta Wilson Smith

Alberta Wilson Smith age 95 of Stone Mountain went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born at Grady Hospital on Saturday, August 20, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Francis Wilson and Mary Ella Hammock Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Riley Smith and her son, James Jr.

Alberta and family have made Stone Mountain their home for over 60 years. She began working at Stone Mountain Post Office on Saturday, August 13, 1966, and served the Stone Mountain community at the Stone Mountain post office for 33 years with a friendly smile and friendly demeanor. Alberta was an ambassador of good will and made friendships with people all over the world during her career with the post office. She officially retired on Friday, August 28, 2009. In addition to her official duties, Alberta volunteered countless hours to community affairs and benevolence for others through her membership with Pine Lake Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Red Hat Club, and a true Fashionista. She was also a world traveler and life of the party.

She is survived by her brother, Eugene Wilson and sister, Frances Baker; Children Yvonne, Carolyn, Regina, Tommy and Pam; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2PM at the Wages and Sons Funeral Home Stone Mountain Chapel with Dr. Dan Parker officiating, Internment will follow at the Decatur City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel two hours prior to the service on Sunday.