Tressia Smith Obituary

DERBY, VA - Tressia Lynn Smith, 66, of Derby, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was a devoted member of Derby Community Church. Tressia was a prayer warrior who ministered to each and every person that she met. Her greatest enjoyments were working her puzzle books and caring for her dogs, Max and Peyton. She was the biggest cheerleader and good luck charm for the 9–12-year-old Bears Orange Little League baseball team. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and DeWitt Smith; sister, Virginia Williams; nephew, Eddie Williams, Jr.; brother, Richard "Buddy" Smith; her sister in Christ, Pebble Kinsler and her loving dog, Peyton.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Shirley Smith, who were her lifelong caretakers and best friends; sister, Imma J. Light; brother, Roger Smith (Brenda); sister-in-law, Sandy Smith; her special church family and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her dear friends, Saborah Stacy, Sandy Owsley and Gunner Ison, and her loving dog, Max.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Derby Community Church, Derby, VA with services following officiated by Rev. David Rose. Graveside services will be at 2 pm, Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 1:30 pm for the procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Smith, Jr., Bryan Smith, Tanner Hall, Brycen Hall, Travis Gollaway, and Anthony Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Hall, Arron Smith, Camden Hall, Hunter Leonard and Easton Leonard. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, is serving the Smith family.