Bobby Jean Smith

Bobbie Jean Smith, 86, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in a local hospital. She was born in Sweetwater, TN on September 25, 1935 a daughter of the late Homer & Hazel Burnette. She was of the Baptist faith. Bobbie enjoyed sewing, reading and caring for her dogs whom she loved very much.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Thurlow Smith, two sons Billy Webster and Ronnie Wester, one brother J.W. Burnette and one granddaughter Samantha Webster.
Bobbie leaves behind to cherish her memory three sons James Allen Webster of Englewood, Mike Webster and Randy Webster both of Riceville, TN, one daughter Janice Freeman of Englewood, multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S White Street in Athens, TN. A memorial service celebrating her life will begin at 12:00 PM with the Reverend John Williams officiating.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Bobbie and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.