Dorothy Brown Smith

SMITH, Dorothy Irene Brown, age 98 Born April 25, 1913 in Bismark, IL peacefully passed away July 10, 2011. The youngest of three children of Estella French and Bert B. Brown, she attended Bismark Elementary School and graduated from Bismark High School in 1931. Both schools were built by her father, Bert Brown. At the time of her graduation, her brother, E.W. Brown was a member of the School Board. Also her future husband, Elmer L. Smith led the benediction at her graduation ceremony. Dorothy was married March 1st, 1933 at her parent’s Bismark home to Elmer Lee Smith, a Church of Christ minister. Their marriage of 61 years was blessed with two children, Carla Perry (Jesse T. Perry) of Nashville and Richard Lynn Smith of Daytona Beach, FL. Church ministry took the family to Brownsville, TN 1933-1934; Pulaski, TN 1934-1941; Murfreesboro, TN 1941-1944; Knoxville, TN 1944-1946 and Nashville, TN 1946 until Elmer’s death in 1994. Dorothy devoted most of her time to church work and sewing (an excellent seamstress). She was beloved by all and a very popular (and original) resident at the Blakeford 1997-2011. The family wishes to express profound appreciation for the wonderful care from the entire staff at Woodcrest, and especially “Dr.” Ryan’s technical staff. Dorothy was so proud of her grandchildren: Jennifer Lynn Perry Mabrey (Russell Mabrey) Richmond Hill, GA, Jay Perry (Gretchen Edland) Huntsville, AL and Jon Perry (Laura Franklin) Nashville; great grandchildren, Jayson and Ashlyn Perry, Jacob and Zoe Mabrey. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Elders and Deacons of Granny White Church of Christ, grandchildren, great grandchildren and “Dr.” Ryan Potts. In lieu of customary remembrances the family requests contributions to Granny White Church of Christ. Family and friends will gather to remember Mrs. Smith from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:30 p.m. the afternoon of Thursday, July 14, 2011 in Dignity Hall with Drs. James Ward and Dennis Loyd officiating at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton.