Sylvia Jean Sheppard Smith Toombs, 87, of Hot Springs, died Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Hot Springs.

Mrs. Toombs was born June 8, 1937, in Covington, a daughter of the late Oscar Thomas Shappard, Sr. and Nellie Mae Eggleston Sheppard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Smith, Sr.; four brothers, Roy Sheppard, Bobby Sheppard, Charles Sheppard and Oscar Thomas “O.T.” Sheppard, Jr.; and three sisters, Shirley Sheppard Lovell, Lucille Rhodenizer and Mary Frances Sheppard.

Surviving is her husband, Ronald Toombs of Covington; one daughter, Kathy Sheets and husband, Wilson, of Staunton; two sons, Ronald Smith and wife Cathy, of Churchville and Roscoe Smith and wife Susie of Gainesville, GA; a step-daughter, Julie Caroll and husband, Michael of Covington; three step-sons, Jason Toombs and wife, Marla, of Moncks Corner, SC, Darrell and Danny Mcconnell of Gainesville, GA.; four grandchildren, Ashley, Rebecca, Jason, and Adam; five step-grandchildren, Megan, Luke, Lauren, Logan, Brayden; three great-step-grandchildren, Kimora, Levi, and Cambria; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.

A private memorial service is planned for a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.