Judith Ann Peters Smith, May 15, 1947-November 5, 2026 of Spencer, TN, born and raised in Belleville, IL. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Among earlier employment, she worked 45 years for the federal government first as a civilian employee for the U.S. Navy (once throwing out the first pitch at an Atlanta Braves game on Navy recruitment night filling in for Miss Navy), United States Department of Agriculture as a financial analyst and later for the Center for Disease Control as a Public Health analyst working with ALS patients and creating and maintaining health registers for toxic areas ranging from Love Canal in upstate NY to the World Trade Centers site after 9/11.
She is survived by her Husband, Denny, Daughters Michelle, Correll and Victoria (Tori). Grandchildren Joshua, Timothy, Kaitlyn, Rylie, Scarlett and Rian. Great-grandchildren Cole and Morgan. Sister Nancy Ontl and Nephew Micheal Ontl.
She truly will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Tuesday November 10, 2026 at Piney Church of Christ with Bro. Jamie Woodlee officiating. A scattering of her ashes will be held at a later date.
Layne Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Spencer in charge of arrangements. (931) 946-4444.
