A celebration of Life for Mrs. Catherine Austin Smith age 102 of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Shiloh Baptist Church, 204 Harrisburg Road SW, Milledgeville, Georgia.  Pastor Shedrick Ellington will officiate, and Reverend Bobby Warren will be the eulogist. The interment will follow at the Randolph Cemetery on Harrisburg Road, Milledgeville, GA.

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Austin Smith the daughter of the late Reverend Augustus Austin, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mamie Bivins Austin was born in Baldwin County, Georgia, November 28, 1922. Her parents who preceded her death were pioneer citizens of Baldwin County. She was also preceded in death by one son, Leonard Austin Smith, Sr., three sisters: Lucy, Sarah, and Eleaver; eight brothers; Gus, Alfred, Willie, Freddie, Joseph, Bivins, Matthew and Nathaniel.

On June 16, 2025, Mrs. Catherine A. Smith entered eternal rest.

Sister Catherine A. Smith served 40 faithful years as musician at Shiloh Baptist Church; her service included playing for the Sunday School, Choirs, Groups, Funerals, Church Services, and singing solos.

She is survived by her daughter, Ms. Ruby Smith, her son, Mr. John (Peggy) Smith, one grandson, Mr. Leonard A. Smith Jr., one granddaughter, Ms. Cicely Smith, one bonus granddaughter, Ms. Crystal Smith, bonus grands and great grands. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survives her.

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The family request privacy at this time.

Peoples Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.