Velma Smith Barton, of Lipscomb County, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Velma was born on Sept. 19, 1938, to James Oliver Smith and Hazel Lee Ferguson Smith. She was the fifth of six children. With her warm smile and love of people, she rarely met a stranger. Throughout her life and all of her activities, Velma was blessed with many wonderful…