Olive Kay Smilie

Mrs. Olive Kay Smilie (Davenport) of Inman, SC went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2019. She passed at home surrounded by her loved ones. Kay was delivered by her Aunt Mattie at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 1942 in Greenwood, SC. She was the second of six children born to Ulysees and Geneva Davenport. She was also the widow of the dearly departed Mr. Herbert David Smilie.

Kay worked as an Interior Designer and Floral Arranger before retiring at the age of sixty in Wadmalaw Island, SC. She was also and avid gardener, master seamstress, and talented chef. She was dedicated to her Faith, family and friends.

Mrs. Smilie is survived by her three daughters: Hope Compton Bingham of Inman, SC; Faith Michele Myers (Neal Myers) of Columbia, SC; Wendy Kaye Bussie (Rico Warren) of Chattanooga, TN. Seven grandchildren: Brittany Hope Bingham,; Wesley Jarrod Daniels (Amanda Daniels); Chynna Michele Myers; Katelan Dawn-Eve Bingham, Winston Jayden Compton, William Hoil "Dillion" Bussie IV; Pierce Marvin Myers. And two great grandchildren: Ashton Ray Daniels, and Amelia Raye Daniels. Three brothers and one sister: Stanley Davenport, Jerry (Ellen) Davenport, Judy (Michael) Brown, and Billy Ray "Huck" Davenport.

In addition to her parents and spouse, Mrs. Smilie is predeceased by Winston Douglas Compton (Father of her four children), Winston Jeffrey Compton (her eldest child and only son), Ryan Judson Myers (beloved grandson), Truman Lafayette Davenport (brother), Ardelia Davenport (sister in law), and Myrtle Beasley (aunt).

A memorial service will be held in honor of Kay in the Chapel on United Baptist Church at 7319 Valley Falls Road, Spartanburg, SC on Tuesday, July 16th at 2:00 pm with Chaplin Robert Emory officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service