Frances Paul Smith, 82, of Edgefield, entered into rest on Friday, February 23, 2018. Mrs. Smith was born in Barnwell, SC. She was the daughter of the late Sam R. and Lucille Bates Paul. She was the first female probation officer in the state of South Carolina. She was a retired probation officer and a retired Edgefield County Magistrate. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors include; 2 daughters, Paula K. (John David) Phillips and Sherrilyn K. Kelly; 2 granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. Memorial Service will be held at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of McCormick at 614 Belle Trace, McCormick, SC 29835. Please sign the online register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com.