Molly Smith Cherry

Molly Smith Cherry was born July 17, 1939 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late Preston and Martha Smith. She graduated from Selmer High School in 1957. She attended Auburn University where she met her late husband Tommy Cherry.

Molly was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Molly loved the Lord, she loved working in the church and was always ready to help in any way she could. She loved to cook and was well known for her delicious cheesecakes which she shared with many people.

She was employed by the McNairy County Board of Education. Her job was so special to her. She loved her work and all her fellow employees and all the students.

She departed this life on January 18, 2021 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 1 day. She is survived by her daughter, Leanne Wood of Auburn, Alabama, two grandchildren, Luke Wood (Victoria) of Creedmoor, North Carolina and Lydia Carraway (Koy) of Birmingham, Alabama and one great-grandson Callen Carraway, a brother Dr. Jamie Smith (Sherry), nieces and nephews and her very faithful friends Lori Stiegmann and Elaine Thomas who have loved and supported her in so many ways.

In addition to her parents, Molly was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Cherry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building fund, Selmer, TN.
Visitors are requested to wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines when attending the visitation or service.