Smith, Elizabeth R.

  • Monday, March 23, 2015
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth R. Smith, 77, of East Ridge, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Bridgeport, AL, to the late Rice H. Raulston and Mattie Lou Thompson Raulston.  She was a member of Ridgedale Church of Christ and retired in 1999 from UNUM Provident.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Kenneth Raulston; and sister, Linda Ragsdale.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Wayne Smith; daughter, Wendy C. Smith; sister, Dava (Jim) Merritt; brothers, Pete Raulston and Joe (Mary) Raulston; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.  

Please share your condolences atwww.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.

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