Mary Barker Smith
November 26, 1922 - March 5, 2022
Mary Barker Smith, 99, of Bristol, VA went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. She was a life long resident of Bristol, VA born on November 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Arthur and Betty Worley Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Smith, IV; a son, John W. Smith, V; and four sisters and one brother. She enjoyed working in the garden, planting flowers, and hand making quilts. She was a member of Steele Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mary is survived by two daughters, Judy Patrick and Connie Smith; five grandchildren, Mary Beth Mann, Julie Patterson and her husband, Danny, Mark Phillips and his wife, Kristi, April Phillips, and Nicole Smith Briggs and her husband, Jimmy; eight great grandchildren, Daniel Patterson, Trey Phillips, Isaac Phillips, Kaitlin Phillips, Brittany Briggs, Chance Briggs, Gavin Briggs, and Jada Briggs; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the graveside at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon, VA with Pastor Gary Addington officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:45 PM Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Steele Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 274 Old Stage Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs. Smith and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.
Mary Barker Smith, 99, of Bristol, VA went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. She was a life long resident of Bristol, VA born on November 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Arthur... View Obituary & Service Information