KINGSPORT — Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith, 94, departed this life Sunday, (Sept. 29, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a native of Jonesbourgh, Tenn. making her home in Kingsport for the past 80 years.
Mrs. Smth was preceded in death by her husband Nelson D. Smith; for sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include one son, Nelson D. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo King ( Homer) and Mrs. D. Olivia Smith (Libby); four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Parrott, Mrs. Hildred Manisfield, Mrs. Lois Clark and Mrs. Ella Clark; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great great- grandchildren; Special friend Ms. Rose Bogus.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with Pastor, Charles Hawkins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 p.m.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at smith@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971
