1915
Arlie
2012
Arlie G. Smith
October 31, 1915 — September 26, 2012
ARLIE SMITH
Finger, TN: Arlie G. Harris Smith, age 96 passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Corinth, MS.
Mrs. Smith was born and reared at McNairy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Patience Lewis Harris. She attended schools in McNairy County and went to Bethel Springs High School. She married Richard Maxwell Smith in 1935. They made their home at Finger where Mr. Smith farmed and also worked for the Milan Arsenal. Mrs. Smith worked at Peoples Cleaners in Henderson for 27 years, until the age of 78. She continued to enjoy her gardening and yard work into her 90’s. She enjoyed writing poetry and had received a certificate from the National Poetry Society.
She was a member of the Finger Church of Christ and had been involved with the work at the church since 1935. She enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with friends in the community.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Smith Krueger and husband Mark of El Paso, TX; a granddaughter, Tonya Burks of Jackson and two great-grandchildren, Rachel Burks and Hunter Burks; a brother, Frank Harris and wife Magdalene of Selmer; and a sister, Frankie Henry of McNairy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Smith in 1985; a daughter, Norma Smith in 1990 and son-in-law Tommy Smith 2012 and a brother, Arthur Harris.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Earl Edwards and John Talbott officiating and burial will follow at Chester County Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel
Henderson, TN
731-989-2421
Finger, TN: Arlie G. Harris Smith, age 96 passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Corinth, MS.
Mrs. Smith was born and reared at McNairy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Patience Lewis Harris. She attended schools in McNairy County and went to Bethel Springs High School. She married Richard Maxwell Smith in 1935. They made their home at Finger where Mr. Smith farmed and also worked for the Milan Arsenal. Mrs. Smith worked at Peoples Cleaners in Henderson for 27 years, until the age of 78. She continued to enjoy her gardening and yard work into her 90’s. She enjoyed writing poetry and had received a certificate from the National Poetry Society.
She was a member of the Finger Church of Christ and had been involved with the work at the church since 1935. She enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with friends in the community.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Smith Krueger and husband Mark of El Paso, TX; a granddaughter, Tonya Burks of Jackson and two great-grandchildren, Rachel Burks and Hunter Burks; a brother, Frank Harris and wife Magdalene of Selmer; and a sister, Frankie Henry of McNairy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Smith in 1985; a daughter, Norma Smith in 1990 and son-in-law Tommy Smith 2012 and a brother, Arthur Harris.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Earl Edwards and John Talbott officiating and burial will follow at Chester County Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel
Henderson, TN
731-989-2421
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