Mavis Marie Smith

Mavis Marie Smith, 93, gained her heavenly wings on December 26, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born March 13, 1929, to the late Johnnie Murray Passman & Leavena Wales Passman in Franklinton, LA. Mavis was a member of North Cleveland Church of God for more than 80 years, a member of Unity Sunday School class and many other Ministries in her church. She loved spending time with her family, reading, sewing, and cooking.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Smitty” Smith and twin brother, Flavius Passman.

Survived by her son, David R (Ellen) Smith; daughters, Sharon Smith and June (David) Montgomery; siblings, Evelyn Loveday, Johnny (Sue Ann) Passman; sister-in-law, Claire Passman; grandchildren, Traci (Rusty) Branham, Russell (Danielle) Montgomery, Eric (Shannon) Smith, Tyler (Cait) Smith, Ray Henderson, and Chris (Daria) Bankston; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 12:00 PM, in the chapel with G.M. Streun officiating. Burial will be held at Fort Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga/ Cleveland office. Special thanks to Julia Boatwright, Kortni Jefferies, Doug Murray, Cora Shope, and Chelsea Cross.