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Mary Ruth Smith

30 April, 1939 – 17 February, 2022
IN THE CARE OF

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

Mary Ruth Smith, 82, of Millington, Tennessee passed away at her home surrounded by her family on February 17, 2022.

She was born to the late Oscar and Mary Essary on April 30th, 1939 in Milan, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Oscar Rice Essary, Jr., Franklin Essary; half-brothers, Leslie Essary, Dwayne Essary; and her sister, Margaret Martin.

Mary is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles Smith; her daughter, Lisa Pritchett (Kem); son, Timothy D. Smith (Kelly J.); grandchildren, Hunter Charles Shinall, Megan Nicole Legett (Josh), Fisher Timothy Smith, Bayley Jan Smith; and her brother, Ray Essary.

Family will receive friends from 9:00am to 10:00am on Thursday, February 24th at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. Services will follow at 10:00am.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Smith family.

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FAMILY

Oscar and Mary EssaryParents (deceased)

Oscar Rice Essary, Jr., and Franklin EssaryBrothers (deceased)

Leslie Essary and Dwayne EssaryHalf-brothers (deceased)

Margaret MartinSister (deceased)

Charles SmithHusband of 60 Years

Lisa Pritchett (Kem)Daughter

Timothy D. Smith (Kelly J.)Son

Hunter Charles Shinall, Megan Nicole Legett (Josh), Fisher Timothy Smith, and Bayley Jan SmithGrandchildren

Ray EssaryBrother

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