Smith, Violet Ruth

Retired From Hamilton County Public Schools After Over 40 Years

  • Thursday, May 4, 2023
Violet Ruth Smith
Violet Ruth Smith

Violet Ruth Smith went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Mrs. Smith was born in Anderson County, Tn. and lived in Chattanooga most of her life.

Violet was a faithful member and servant at Hamilton Baptist Church for over 58 years. She retired from the Hamilton County Public Schools with over 40 years of service. Some of her favorite things were cooking, especially for her family, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ines Wilson; her six siblings, Ethel, Maudie, Alice, Ruby, Gene, and Elizabeth; three siblings who died in infancy; and one great grandchild.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of almost 66 years, George T. Smith; her sons, Brad Smith (Denise) of Chattanooga, Scottie Smith (Rita) of Georgetown, Tn., Chris Smith (Heather) of West Chester, Pa., Paul Smith (Wendy) of Hixson; daughter, Crystal Ward (Jonathan) of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 5, from 4-7 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Virgil Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Long Cemetery in Clinton, Tn. at 3 p.m.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton Baptist Church Missions Fund, 1928 Hamill Road, Hixson, Tn. 37343, in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

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