Obituary of Audrey "Jackie" Mae Smith

Audrey “Jackie” Mae Smith, age 73, of Mount Carmel, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church in Church Hill where she happily worked in the nursery for 20+ years. Jackie had proudly worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 40+ years at both Holston Valley and Indian Path Medical Centers. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who love her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Florence Slemp; step-father and Florence’s second husband, Ken Click; sister, Sue Little; and 2 brothers, Michael and Stewart Slemp.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Larry Smith of the home; daughter, Sarah Horne (Bobby); special niece, Beth Kelly (Shawn); 4 grandchildren, Christian Kelly, Jackie Kelly, Wesley Horne and Elana Horne; brother, Bobby Tucker (Linda); several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. A memorial service will begin at 7:00pm in the chapel with Bro. Steve Wade officiating and special music provided by Courtney Jones. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Smith family.