Thelma Jo Smith was born June 1, 1936 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Joe and Virgie Sullivan Smith.
She was united in marriage to Tommy Smith on July 16, 1952. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on June 11, 2007, following 54 years of marriage. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and raising a family.
Mrs. Smith departed this life on October 1, 2021 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 4 Months.
She is survived by three sons: Rickey Smith and wife Jeannie of Selmer, TN, Frankie Smith and wife Angela of Adamsville, TN, and Glen Smith and wife Julie of Parsons, TN; a sister, Wilma Hill and husband Tom of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren: Fonda Smith, Roger Smith and wife Brandy, Mary Beth Smith, Cheyenne Smith, and Caleb Smith; three great-grandchildren: Ty Smith and wife Emma, Laken English, and Nyla Smith; a great-great-grandchild, Hardin English; and many extended family and friends.