Obituaries

Melba Smith

Melba Jean Pack Smith, 79, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. She was employed with Chattanooga Orthopedic Clinic as an X-Ray Technician for more than 20 years and was a loving and devoted sister, wife and mother who will be truly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe and Ozeal Davis Pack; brother, Allen Pack; first husband, Chester Stailey and second husband, Billy Ray Smith. Survivors include her son, Todd Stailey, of Whitwell, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Juanelle and Ralph Eaves, of Ringgold, Ga., and numerous extended friends and family. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in the Lakewood West Memory Gardens with Bro. Nick Forshee officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In Honor of Mrs. Smith’s request the family is just following thru with her wishes to have the simple graveside service only. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Published October 16, 2017

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