Nancy "Tootsie" Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Spring City, Tennessee

Nancy "Tootsie" Smith

January 8, 1928 - April 23, 2026 (98 years old)

Spring City, Tennessee

Nancy "Tootsie" Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Spring City, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vaughn Funeral Home

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Nancy "Tootsie" Smith

January 8, 1928 - April 23, 2026 (98 years old)

Spring City, Tennessee

Nancy Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2026, at the age of 98, Nancy Smith of Spring City, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Jackson and Sydney Dake Aikman; her husband Earl Mack Smith; and her siblings, Margaret Tallent, Elizabeth Aikman, Helen Aikman, Sue Shaver, Laverne Aikman and Jack Aikman.

She is survived by: her children, Jack Smith (Melissa) of Tullahoma, TN and DeAna Arnold (Farrell) of Dayton; her brother Bob Aikman (Bennie) of Dayton; her grandchildren, Sarah Smith (Preston), Katie Arnold (Will Newman), Evan Smith (Megan) and Chad Arnold (Kirsten); her great grandchildren, Ensley Smith, Mack Smith, Cade Smith, Henry Newman and Ella Smith; and her friend Nancy Jo McClendon of Spring City. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 27th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vaughn Funeral Home (150 New Lake Rd, Spring City, TN 37381). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Nancy, can be made to the Rhea County High School Girls' Softball Booster Club or the Animal Shelter Alliance of Rhea County via https://www.zeffy.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vaughn Funeral Home



Mon

Apr 27

Visitation

Vaughn Funeral Home
150 New Lake Rd, Spring City, TN 37381

Tue

Apr 28

Funeral service

Vaughn Funeral Home
150 New Lake Rd, Spring City, TN 37381

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