Sylvia Juanita Smith

Sylvia Juanita Smith, age 92 of Blountville, was taken up to the glories of Heaven during the evening hours on Monday, April 4, 2016. Sylvia was born to the late William H. Murray and the late Maude Hobbs Murray in Kingsport, TN on December 13, 1923. Sylvia married her best friend and love of her life, Mr. Paul L. Smith, and after many years of a beautiful life together, he preceded her in death in December of 1983.

Sylvia was a woman who loved cooking and sewing, but most of all, she loved and cherished being a mother. The wonderful times that she spent with her family, she sewed together the strands of love that continue in their lives today; and for generations to come.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; three brothers, Paul Murray, Earl Murray, and Walter Murray; and one sister, Mary Murray. She is survived by one son, Jerry Smith and wife Debbie; one granddaughter, Carey Lewis and husband Bob; two great-grandchildren, Marley Lewis and Morgan Lewis; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow immediately after the visitation in the Garden of Devotion at East Lawn Memorial Park with Brother David Dotson officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ed Carter and Bob Lewis.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family.