She was a homemaker first but pursued many other endeavors including being a translator for Toyota. Mrs. Smith was a Valley Station resident, a member of the Southwest YMCA and participated in the Sun Valley Community Center and Tai Chi. She had achieved her 3rd degree black belt inTae Kwon Do.
Tessie was preceded in rest by her husband, Ray Smith.
She is survived by her children, Judy Wismann (Joe); Donna Bryant (Kevin), James 'Ricky' Smith (Lois) and Ida Smith; eight grandchildren, Brian Wismann (Erika), Major Jeff Wismann (Kaitlyn), Jessica Peek, Nathan Peek, Ryan Smith (Melissa), Jordan Williams, Shane Williams and Takara Williams; and three great-grandchildren.
Her service will be on Sunday at 2pm at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5pm until 8pm and Sunday from 1 until the time of service.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Southwest YMCA, Atria Stony Brook, Alzheimer Foundation or charity of choice.
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