Joy Smith Obrecht Obituary
We bid farewell to Joy Smith Obrecht in Memphis, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 9, 2026 at the age of 78. Joy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Smith Obrecht to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Earl Smith and Iona Davis Smith; her husband P. Fred Obrecht; her brother Robert Earl; her sister-in-law Lorraine Smith; her sister Emily S Bell; her grandchildren, Paul III, Dudley, Allison, Jennifer, Peter, Tyson, Kathryn, Bethany, Freddy, Jack, Sarah, Emily, Rachel, Matthew, Elizabeth and Will; and her great grandchildren, Madeline, Sam, Beckett, Xander, Henry, James, Dottie, Jane, Brooks, Lewis, Paul IV, Charles, Jack, Natalie, Oscar, Graham and Nolan.
She is survived by: her stepchildren, George Obrecht (Terri), Thomas Obrecht (Carol), Richard Obrecht (Gail) and Susan Riehl (John); her nieces, Lesa Carr (Mike) and Lee Doyle (Paul); and her great-niece Sophie Marguerite Fuqua.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Clarksdale Animal Shelter or St. George's Episcopal Church.
