Joey Carolyn Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joey Carolyn Smith (Barbourville, Kentucky), departing on November 25, 2025. Joey leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Fairbanks and Mary Ellen Black Helton; her siblings, Doris Carty, Barbara Evans, Alvin, Charles, Clifton and Larry Helton; her granddaughter Hannah McFadden; and her son-in-law Michael McFadden.
She is survived by: her husband Bert Smith; her children, Daniel Smith (Jean), Andrew Smith (Donna) and Theresa McFadden; her siblings, Janice Kinman and Douglas Helton; her grandchildren, Michael McFadden II (Olivia), Sarah McFadden, Tyler Tankersley (Natalie), Megan, Molly, Conner and Benji Smith; her great grandchildren, Jesse Tankersley and Hannah Mae Anderson; her close friend Lil'Precious; and her pet Heavenly Father.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Chapel of the Knox Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Bluegrass Care Navigators at http://www.bgcarenav.org. in her memory.
