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Gladys Smith Obituary
KINGSPORT - Gladys J. Smith, 86 of Kingsport, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, following an extended period of declining health. She was born in Surgoinsville and has been a resident of Kingsport since 1956. Gladys worked at Eastman in food services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cale and Nellie Gilliam; husband of 54 years, Dewey Smith; sisters, Maxie Casteel, Ada Wilson, Lena Greer, Mamie Clifton, Esta Buttry; brothers, Sam Gilliam, Guy Gilliam, Ed Gilliam, John Gilliam; and close friend, Bobbie Smith.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Gregory Smith and wife Sharon, and Dennis Smith and special friend Kim McMurray; one grandson, Matthew Smith and wife Laura; two great-grandchildren, Jake and Sawyer; two sisters, Rachel Ryans and Ruby Mabe; and several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Preston Place II staff and Amedisys Home Health Hospice Staff.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with the Minister Team of Christian Life Center officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park (formerly East Tennessee Cemetery).
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
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Carmela Peterson
September 19, 2023
Greg, Dennis and families......so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your Mother's kind sweet smile as we neighborhood kids ran through the yards on foot or bikes or scooters or whatever !!!!.... she took it all in stride very well......Please hold tight to the wonderful memories of Alabama Street and know our family is praying for yours.... Carmela and the Stacy Family
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