Violett Ann Martin passed away this evening, December 20, 2014 at her home following a brief return of cancer, which she had bravely battled off and on for the past few years. She was born to James Douglas Martin and Martha Joy Webb, who predeceased her along with her husband, Guy LeRoy Smith. Violett grew up in Weakley County; she and Delo shared their life together in Richmond, Virginia with their four children. Shortly after Delo's death, she moved back to Weakley County to be near local family members.
Survivors include Violett's younger siblings, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, Tennessee and Donna (Gene) Lewter of Chester, Virginia.
Violett's death came all too soon for many who will miss her. Donna had the following to say about her sister on her Facebook page: "My sweet beautiful sister Violett Ann Martin Smith left to go home for her eternal life. She began her journey at 10:03 this evening. Go beautiful swan you are free now."
Violett used the spelling of "tt"'s when writing her name.
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DRESDEN
Violet Ann Smith, 76, of Dresden, TN, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home in Dresden. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with burial following in Sunset Cemetery. Dr. Don McCulley will officiate the services. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1938 in Dresden, TN to the late James and Martha Webb Martin. She was a proofreader for William Byrd Press Publishing Company in Richmond, VA for more than 30 years and a member of Dresden First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy LeRoy "Delo" Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores (Kerry) McDaniel of Dresden and Leigh Anne (Philip) Corwin of Richmond, VA sons, Steve (Charlotte) Smith of Christiansburg, VA, and Jamie Don (Beth) Smith of Chester, VA, brother, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, TN and sister, Donna (Gene) Lewter of Richmond, VA along with six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Survivors include Violett's younger siblings, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, Tennessee and Donna (Gene) Lewter of Chester, Virginia.
Violett's death came all too soon for many who will miss her. Donna had the following to say about her sister on her Facebook page: "My sweet beautiful sister Violett Ann Martin Smith left to go home for her eternal life. She began her journey at 10:03 this evening. Go beautiful swan you are free now."
Violett used the spelling of "tt"'s when writing her name.
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DRESDEN
Violet Ann Smith, 76, of Dresden, TN, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home in Dresden. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with burial following in Sunset Cemetery. Dr. Don McCulley will officiate the services. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1938 in Dresden, TN to the late James and Martha Webb Martin. She was a proofreader for William Byrd Press Publishing Company in Richmond, VA for more than 30 years and a member of Dresden First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy LeRoy "Delo" Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores (Kerry) McDaniel of Dresden and Leigh Anne (Philip) Corwin of Richmond, VA sons, Steve (Charlotte) Smith of Christiansburg, VA, and Jamie Don (Beth) Smith of Chester, VA, brother, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, TN and sister, Donna (Gene) Lewter of Richmond, VA along with six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Violett Ann Martin passed away this evening, December 20, 2014 at her home following a brief return of cancer, which she had bravely battled off and on for the past few years. She was born to James Douglas Martin and Martha Joy Webb, who predeceased her along with her husband, Guy LeRoy Smith. Violett grew up in Weakley County; she and Delo shared their life together in Richmond, Virginia with their four children. Shortly after Delo's death, she moved back to Weakley County to be near local family members.
Survivors include Violett's younger siblings, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, Tennessee and Donna (Gene) Lewter of Chester, Virginia.
Violett's death came all too soon for many who will miss her. Donna had the following to say about her sister on her Facebook page: "My sweet beautiful sister Violett Ann Martin Smith left to go home for her eternal life. She began her journey at 10:03 this evening. Go beautiful swan you are free now."
Violett used the spelling of "tt"'s when writing her name.
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DRESDEN
Violet Ann Smith, 76, of Dresden, TN, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home in Dresden. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with burial following in Sunset Cemetery. Dr. Don McCulley will officiate the services. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1938 in Dresden, TN to the late James and Martha Webb Martin. She was a proofreader for William Byrd Press Publishing Company in Richmond, VA for more than 30 years and a member of Dresden First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy LeRoy "Delo" Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores (Kerry) McDaniel of Dresden and Leigh Anne (Philip) Corwin of Richmond, VA sons, Steve (Charlotte) Smith of Christiansburg, VA, and Jamie Don (Beth) Smith of Chester, VA, brother, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, TN and sister, Donna (Gene) Lewter of Richmond, VA along with six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Survivors include Violett's younger siblings, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, Tennessee and Donna (Gene) Lewter of Chester, Virginia.
Violett's death came all too soon for many who will miss her. Donna had the following to say about her sister on her Facebook page: "My sweet beautiful sister Violett Ann Martin Smith left to go home for her eternal life. She began her journey at 10:03 this evening. Go beautiful swan you are free now."
Violett used the spelling of "tt"'s when writing her name.
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DRESDEN
Violet Ann Smith, 76, of Dresden, TN, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home in Dresden. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with burial following in Sunset Cemetery. Dr. Don McCulley will officiate the services. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1938 in Dresden, TN to the late James and Martha Webb Martin. She was a proofreader for William Byrd Press Publishing Company in Richmond, VA for more than 30 years and a member of Dresden First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy LeRoy "Delo" Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores (Kerry) McDaniel of Dresden and Leigh Anne (Philip) Corwin of Richmond, VA sons, Steve (Charlotte) Smith of Christiansburg, VA, and Jamie Don (Beth) Smith of Chester, VA, brother, Tommy (Ann) Martin of Paris, TN and sister, Donna (Gene) Lewter of Richmond, VA along with six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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