Birth date: Jul 17, 1928 Death date: Nov 18, 2018
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Joice (Joy) was born on July 17, 1928 in the Bold Camp Section of Pound, VA.She left Pound in 1945 to work at TN Eastman where she worked 10 years. In 1956 she married Hansford Smith and they began a life of Southern travel as Hansford was an electronics technician with F.A.A.She continued to travel until 1964 when a home was established in Kingsport TN.She remained in her home in Kingsport until her death. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church for 38 years, as long as her health permitted her to attend.The loves of her life were her Lord and Savior, her family, her several grand dogs, hard work, popcorn and NBA basketball.She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Hansford Smith; parents, Luther and Gracie Baker; brothers, Lovell Baker and Travis Baker; sisters, Ila Baker, Edith Cantrell, Jewell Baker, Frances Hale, and Lena Sutphin.She is survived by daughters, Tamara Smith, and Linda (Kevin) Horne; sister, Jane (J.) Bolling and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, 2313 Portland Ave., Kingsport, TN 37660.A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Will Scrivner officiating.A Graveside will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Last Supper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eleanor Sue Cantrell, Lavonne Baker and Brenda Depew.Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 am.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church.Her family is grateful for the many kindnesses shown to her by her church family, friends, neighbors, medical care provided by Amedisys Hospice, Dr. Erika Grigg, care givers Brenda Depew, and Lavonne Baker. Special love and thanks to niece Sue Cantrell for end of life love and support.Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Joice Smith and her family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Tammy & Linda....I am so sorry about your Mom. We know she is in a better place and we will see her again someday. Much love to both of you. Jenni
Tammy & Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear about Joy. Take comfort in knowing she is not suffering ...... no more pain. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you....
Tamara, Linda, Jane and Family,
My sincere condolences in your time of loss as she truly had to be a wonderful lady as her daughter Linda shines with so much love and compassion for those around her.
Our loss is heaven's gain, although I cannot imagine the sadness, but my prayers are with all of you.
God Bless all of you,
Terry Kindle
Earth's loss is Heaven's gain for such a fine Christian lady that I was privileged to know. I am praying that God will sustain you during this difficult time. Much love
Margaret Miller and family
Lit a candle in memory of Joice "Joy" Smith
Lit a candle in memory of Joice "Joy" Smith
Lit a candle in memory of Joice "Joy" Smith
