She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Melbra Purser and two sisters, Shirley Sliger and Robbie Simpson.
Survivors include her husband, Presnal Smith; one son, Robert Craig Smith of Chattanooga; one grandson, Alex O’dell Smith of Chattanooga; one sister, Phyllis Purser of Florence, Alabama; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Educational Society, 214 N. Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
