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Joyce Mae Smith

October 14, 1938 — April 9, 2021

Joyce Mae Smith, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.

She was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris, where she served as music director and organist for many years.  Joyce formerly worked at Howard & Jobe, Elovitz Jewelers, and retired from Griffey Clinic in Paris.  She enjoyed playing golf.

Joyce was born October 14, 1938, in Owosso, MI, to the late Joseph Janego and the late Mildred Klempirik Janego.

She was married July 6, 1957, to Richard Albert “Dick” Smith, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her seven children, Ronda (Charles “Mack”) McKnight of Humboldt, TN, Richard (Lisa) Smith of Springville, TN, Robert “Bob” Smith of Buchanan, TN, Peter Smith (Teresa Allen) of Jackson, TN, Brad Smith (Elaine Albrecht) of Paris, Billy (Lynnette) Smith of Paris, and USAF Ret. Kenneth (Samantha) Smith of Paris; one sister, Janet (Richard “Dick”) Walker of Owosso, MI; 17 grandchildren, Ryan (Aly) Smith, Casey (Mya) Smith, Calay (Mario) Smith, Joni McKnight (Cam Camp), Chas (Ashley) McKnight, Julia (Steve) Lowry, USAF Westley (Diane) Smith, Drew (Amy) Smith, Rebecca (Mikela) Smith, Rachael (Dillon) Madden, Brianna (Dakota) Robertson, Jenny (Craig) Cable, Jamie (Anthony) Bruce, Dustin Smith, Nick (April) Smith, Romania Molina-Hobbs (Brannon), and Desire Marie Smith; and 20 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Brian “Wally” Smith.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  Her body is to be cremated.  Memorial visitation will be Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the rosary to begin at 6:00 pm.   A memorial mass will be held Friday, April 16, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1210 East Wood Street, Paris, TN 38242, with Rev. Martin Orjianioke officiating.

A private burial of cremains will follow the memorial mass.

Memorials may be made to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601 www.alz.org or Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1210 E. Wood Street, Paris, TN 38242.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Visitation

Thursday, April 15, 2021

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Ridgeway Funeral Home

201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN 38242

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Rosary Service

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

Ridgeway Funeral Home

201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN 38242

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Memorial Mass

Friday, April 16, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Holy Cross Catholic Church

, Paris, TN 38242

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