Linnie "Thelma" (Phillips) Smith, 86, of Anderson died on January 31, 2013 at Community Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born on September 25, 1926 in Overton County, Tennessee the daughter of Ernest and Winnie Phillips.
She retired as the dietary supervisor at St. John's Hospital in Anderson. She was a member of the Columbus Avenue Church of Christ; She loved working word search puzzles and enjoyed baking.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Art Smith of Allons, Tennessee, Don Smith of Anderson, and Ken (wife, Ann) Smith of Juneau, Alaska; 4 grandchildren, Bill (Kelli) Arnold, Brenda Dillmon, Tom Smith, and Kevin Smith; 6 great-grandchildren, Katrina Arnold, Billy Arnold, Brandon Smith, Brant Wells, Grant Wells, and Daniel Smith; 2 great-great grandchildren, Zoey and Jayden Lines; Several nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver, Brett Eversole.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband, Alonzo "Keen" Smith whom she married June 25 1946; 3 daughters, Polly Smith, Beverly Gail Smith and Peggy Smith; 4 sisters, Stella Harvey, Bithie Conner, Sally Herman, and Rosie Johnson; 3 brothers, John Phillips, Cordell Phillips, and Casper Phillips.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Jim Harrison officiating. The burial will take place in East Maplewood Cemetery.
The visitation will be from 4:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the funeral home.