Marie Wallace Smith, age 97 and lifelong Knoxville resident, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. Marie was born April 28, 1925 to Charles M. and Nelia E. Wallace. She was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and Ruth Sunday School Class. Marie was also President of the Senior “Keenagers“ Club of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for many years.
She graduated from Rule High School where she met her husband, Thurman M. “Smitty” Smith. She worked at UT Medical Center for 20 years and then at Berry Funeral Home alongside her husband for 13 years. After retiring, she served as a Volunteer in the UT Medical Center Critical Care Lounge for several years.
Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Thurman M. Smith; daughter Barbara G. Henry; father and mother Charles M. and Nelia Wallace; and sisters Margaret Cardwell and Martha Bledsoe. Marie leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law Donald Ray and Sandra M. Smith of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren Ryan T. Henry of Cookeville, Meghan C. Henry of Knoxville, and Gordon M. Smith of Wilmington, NC; and great-grandchildren Christopher Jayden Henry, Maleeya Katelynn Henry, and Karli Marie Henry.
The family will receive friends 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, June 24, 2022 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Family and friends will proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for interment immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Smith family at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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