Kathleen Heck Obituary

Kathleen Smith Heck

April 22, 1933 -

KINGSPORT - Kathleen Smith Heck, was born April 22, 1933, in Bulls Gap, TN to Charlie and Goldie Everhart.

After marrying Eugene "Smitty" Smith in 1950, they made their home in Kingsport, where they lovingly raised their four children. During those years, Kathleen was a devoted homemaker and an exceptional cook. Later, she served as secretary at Kingsley Elementary School where she was known for her warm smile and kind heart.

A student of the Bible, Kathleen read it through many times and lived out her faith daily. Her children found comfort knowing they were continually covered in her prayers. She was a charter and faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. She loved her church family and spent many years serving, cooking, and teaching there.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and father of her children, Eugene "Smitty" Smith; daughter, Sheila Smith; her second husband, Raymond "Windy" Heck; and her brothers, Ted Light, and Junior Everhart.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Sam Smith (Kim), Jerry Smith, and Traci Percer; grandchildren, who adored their "Mamaw" include Amanda Haga (Jason), Samantha Munoz (Irv), and Tanner Smith (Breanna); great-grandchildren she believed were truly "great" are Parker Haga, Sydney Haga, Kynlee Smith, Kyler Smith, and Molly Munoz. She is also survived by a special nephew, Josh Williams (Caley) and their son Luke, as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends and church family.

Kathleen's legacy of faith, love, and prayer lives on in everyone who knew her.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Bible Baptist Church, Kingsport or any time at 1721 Skyland Falls Court.

A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 4:00 pm with Pastor Walter Wagner and Josh Williams officiating.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2025, at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of the Last Supper. Those serving as pallbearers, Jason Haga, Tanner Smith, Irv Munoz, Jimmy Morelock, Frank Vioski, Cotton Hensley, Parker Haga, Mickey Smith, and Billy Enyart. Honorary pallbearers, Bob Shaffer, and Randy Haga.

Extra thanks are extended to special caregivers and friends, Tammy Jones, Glenda Offutt, Gigi Thornton, Virginia Shaffer, Meals on Wheels, Amedisys Hospice (DeShea and Page), friends and neighbors at Skyland Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 246 Hilton St. Kingsport, TN, 37663 or Meals on Wheels, 1415 Waverly Rd, Kingsport, TN. 37664.

To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com

The care of Kathleen Smith Heck and her family have been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.