Lena Sams Smith Obituary
The family of Lena Sams Smith (Maryville, Tennessee) announces her passing on May 31, 2026. Lena, born on July 18, 1934 in Rockford, Tennessee, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lena Sams Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bill J. Smith of Knoxville; her parents, Doc Carl Sams and Myrtle Long Sams of Rockford; and her siblings, Carl E. Sams, Ruth Parker and Ernest Sams (Ernie).
She is survived by: her son Russell J. Smith M. D. (Amanda) of Maryville; her granddaughters, Sarah Smith Adams (Michael) of Maryville and Dr. Stephanie Smith Burns (Tyler) of Maryville; her great grandchildren, Arthur Adams, Walter Adams and Josephine Kate Burns; and her nieces and nephews, Stan Parker (Pam) of McDonough, GA, Steve Parker of Nebo, KY, Dr. Carl Ernest Sams (Deb) of Knoxville, Edward Sonny Smith (Kay) of Knoxville, Rev. Phil Young (Kim) of Knoxville, Cheryl Sams Hajdun (Michael) of Gloucester, CT, Vicki Sams Scoonover (Ken) of Knoxville, Brenda Jenkins (Frank) of Knoxville and Debbie Anderson (Paul) of Irmo, SC..
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes, PO Box 2206, Brentwood, TN 37024.
