Cornelia Francis Smith, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on November 11, 2014 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on June 1, 1926 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Jason Pritchett and the late Bessie (Wood) Pritchett.

Cornelia enjoyed playing bingo, having dinner with friends, going to fairs, talking on the phone with family & friends, decorating and watching her favorite game shows on television. She painted houses for a living.

In addition to her parents, Cornelia was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Roland Smith; brother, Cecil Pritchett; sisters, Bessie, Iris, Dutsy, and Polly; grandchildren, Robert Payne and Stephen Payne, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Jean Payne; and son-in-law, Paul Edward Carter.

Cornelia is survived by her children, Walter Eugene Payne, Shelby Ann Carter and Stephen Forest Payne (Robin Marie); brothers, Bryce Pritchett and Jason Pritchett; 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received to celebrate Cornelia's life on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.