Evelyn Kaye Riley Smith

Evelyn Kaye Riley Smith, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

She was a homemaker and member of Bridge of Hope Church in Paris.  Evelyn worked side-by-side with her husband in ministry for over 20 years, serving as church secretary, teacher, and ladies group leader.  She most enjoyed the annual Christmas play and food ministry at the church.  She loved to read, watch hummingbirds, enjoyed flowers, and loved collecting angels..

Evelyn was born October 13, 1952, in Hazard, KY, to the late Melvin Riley and the late Lillie Noble Riley.

She was married March 8, 1974, to her husband of 48 years, Rev. John R. Smith, who survives, of Paris.

Along with her husband, she is also survived by one daughter, Jenny (Trey) Wolfe of Bartlett, TN; one son, John R. (Amanda) Smith, II of White House, TN; her twin sister, Judy Riley (Jim) White of Prestonsburg, KY; another sister, Debby Riley of Nicholasville, KY; three brothers, Bobby (Carmen) Riley of Newport, TN, Randy Riley of Hazard, KY, and Johnny Paul (Angie) Riley of Corbin, KY; and four grandchildren, Natalee Sienna Campbell, Brylee Noelle Campbell, Raylee Evelyn Smith, and Levi Jameson Wolfe.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Freda Riley Standifer; and two brothers, Melvin Riley, Jr., and Eddie Riley.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Bridge of Hope Church, 1575 Highway 641 S, Paris, TN 38242, and continue Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10:00 am –11:00 am at Bridge of Hope Church.  The funeral service will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 11:00 am at Bridge of Hope Church with Rev. Glenn Burks officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be ministers of the gospel: Eric Kelleher, Ronnie Sanders, David O'Brien, Eugene Whitt, Jeremy Poole, and Jerrod Savage.

Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Paris, TN.

Memorials may be made to The Isaiah 58 Movement, 303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601-5224 or at www.ifcj.org/donate