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Mildred Smith Obituary
December 9, 1928 -
July 26, 2025
KINGSPORT - Mildred Louella Davidson Smith, age 96, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Church Hill Post Acute Rehab Center.
Mildred was born on December 9, 1928 to the late James Howard Davidson and Elva Green Davidson Ward. She worked as a bookkeeper at several places and most notably was the co-owner of her late husband, Archie's S&S Garage and Thrifty Car Rental. Mildred was a long-time member of Fort Robinson Baptist Church. She loved the Lord. She spent her time reading and working crossword puzzles. Mildred was once an avid bowler, and she studied genealogy. Mildred had a kind heart and enjoyed serving others.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Archie Smith; daughter, Theia Smith Hulse; sons-in-law, Tommy Hulse and Chuck Weatherford; parents, James Howard Davidson and Elva Green Davidson Ward; sisters, Imogene Davidson Collins, Nevilla Davidson Morrell, and Jerri Davidson McCellan; brothers-in-law, Howard Collins, Charles McCellan, and Bruce Richardson; sister-in-law, Glenda Davidson; stepfather, Garnet Ward; stepsister, Mildred Ward Harkleroad; and stepbrother, Jim H. Ward.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cheryle Smith Davis and Pamela Smith Weatherford; sons, Colin David, Kevin Wayne and Brian Paul (Linda) Smith; grandchildren, Tara Hulse McMurray (Travis), Tracy Hulse Harris (Cory), Shannon Davis (Jessica) and Jeremy Davis (Marlana); great-grandchildren, Campbell Harris, Piper McMurray, Bryson and Parker Davis, Olivia and Kyle Davis; sister, Jewel Davidson Cox (Leon); brother, Wayne Davidson (Linda); brother-in-law, Sam Morrell; and several great-nieces and nephews.
A committal service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home, Blountville, with Pastor Will Shewey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hope House of Scott County, Gate City, VA 24251, Kari's Heart Foundation 701 N State of Franklin Rd #14, Johnson City, TN 37604 or Shades of Grace UMC, 313 E Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660.
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Teresa Bright
July 28, 2025
Jeremy, Mariana and Family,
Scott and I are so sorry to read of Mildred´s passing. I (Teresa) have known Mildred, Kevin, and Colin since I was a child growing up in Warpath Bowling Lanes. Mildred and my mother were very good friends, and they actually lived across the street from us for a while in the 70´s.
We will keep you all in our prayers in the coming days. Mildred lived a long and full life. I am sure her new Journey will be just as exciting. God bless you all.
Teresa and Scott Bright
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