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Smith, Evelyn P. “Polly”

Longtime Member And Caretaker Of St. Elmo Church Of Christ

  • Saturday, February 10, 2024
Evelyn P. “Polly” Smith, 94, a long-time resident of St. Elmo, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in a local healthcare facility.

She was a longtime member and caretaker of St. Elmo Church of Christ.

Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith (a WWII veteran); son, Bobby J. Smith; sister, Jo Kirby; grandson, Stephen W. Smith, II; and granddaughter, Bobbie D. Smith Bain.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Donna) Smith; sisters, Marie (Jim) Mullins, Dimple Clack and Pearl Evans; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of extended family,

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Elmo Church of Christ, 4713 St. Elmo Ave. in Chattanooga, with Minister Tim Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Elmo Church of Christ.

Arrangements by Wann Funeral and Cremation Center, located at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, 423-821-7551.
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