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Martha Nell Waller Smith

May 28, 1930 — October 21, 2021

Mrs. Martha Nell Waller Smith, age 91, of Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Nell Smith was born May 28, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to Jacob Ray and Gertrude Keeling Waller. She was married to the late James "Jimmy" Edward Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Waverly church of Christ. She was also a member of Home Demonstration Club, El Salvador Mission Team, and Waverly Ladies' Golf Club. Nell Smith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until Funeral Service time at 4:00 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Bro. Jeff Keele will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Tim Smith, Mike Goodman, Jeff Bowman, Ben Goodman, James Smith, Derrick Smith, and Jay Moore. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Girl Power 2 Cure benefiting Rett Syndrome, a cause near and dear to Nell's heart. Your checks may be mailed to: Girl Power 2 Cure, 1417 Sadler Road #122, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or online at: https//www.girlpower2cure.org/donate/ Survivors include: 4 Children: Larry R. Smith (Teresa), Gayle Goodman (Mike), Tim Smith (Lesia), and Renee Bowman (Jeff), all of Waverly, TN 4 Grandchildren: Ben Goodman (Brittany), James Smith (Crissy), Derrick Smith (Casey), and Casey Moore (Jay) 7 Great Grandchildren: Blakely Goodman, Aidan Smith, Andi Mac Goodman, Anni Smith, Colt Smith, Emmy Jo Goodman, Hadley Smith and Kali Rozum Preceded in death by: Husband: James "Jimmy" Edward Smith Parents: Jacob and Gertrude Waller Brother: Ray Waller LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME 2400 Hwy. 13 North Waverly, TN 37185 Telephone 931-296-2437
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