Annie Merriman Smithson, 97, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Woodbury Health Care. She was a native of Cannon Co., TN.
She is survived by her children, Adron (Martha) Smithson, Myrna (Jack) Rogers, Arna (Teena) Smithson all of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Boyd) Pitts, Greg (Lisa) Rogers, Paul (Robin) Smithson, Brad (Laurie) Smithson, & Wayne Smithson; Great Grandchildren, Wesley Rogers, Erin (Ryan) Emlen, John (Mandy) Pitts, Alex (Brittany) Pitts, Caleb Smithson, Jacob Smithson, Katie Smithson, Jed Smithson, Brooke Smithson, Lara Kate Smithson, & Luke Smithson.; Great Great Grandchild, Eli Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Barbara Travis Merriman; Husband, Coy Alex Smithson; & Siblings, Joe Merriman, Colin Merriman, Lee Earl Merriman, & Roberta Peeler.
Ms. Smithson was a member of the West High Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, caterer, & owner and operator of Smithson’s Grocery for 66 years.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2015 at Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Smithson officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 4-8 PM Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Woodbury Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Society, or Adams Memorial Library.
