Katherine "Kathy" Smith

Katherine "Kathy" Smith

Katherine Smith Obituary

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Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Smith, age 76, a resident of the Pine Orchard Community of Oakdale, Tennessee was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home. Kathy was born on July 2, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee to James “Joe” & Ethel Collett. She was a retired Beautician and Cosmetologist, and in her free time, quilting was her passion. She dearly loved all of her family and was deeply loved by them, and had a special bond with her siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Joe” & Ethel Collett; husband, Benton Smith; daughter, Amy Smith; and brothers, James “Eddie” Collett and Ronald “Wayne” Collett.

Survivors include:

Children: Chris (Barbara) Diamond

Gregory (Valerie) Smith

Todd (April) Smith

Grandchildren: Joshua (Marli) Smith, Michael Diamond, Jared Smith, Keri (Nathaniel) Livengood, Carlie Smith, Hunter Diamond, Brianna Smith, Sarah Smith, and Rachel Smith

Brothers: Kenneth (Jackie) Collett

Kerry Collett

Calvin (Lisa) Collett

Sister: Lisa Collett

Sisters-in-law: Christine (Randy) Chapman

Kay (Tim) Johnson

And a host of Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Private interment will be held in the Pine Orchard Cemetery (new section) in Oakdale, Tennessee. Evans Morturay of Rockwood, Tennessee is serving the family of Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Smith

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Evans Mortuary

805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854

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