Kathy Shirlene Akins age 48 went to be with the Lord, January 13, 2010. She was a loving mother, nana, mother-in-law, daughter & sister. Preceded in death by: Father, Shirley Lee Smith; Sister, Sandra Hunt. Survivors include: Daughter, Alisha Brown; Son, Chad Akins; Granddaughter, Haleigh Brown; Daughter-in-law, Whitney Akins; Son-in-law, Chad Brown; Mother, Lillian Brewster; Stepfather, Ronnie Brewster; Sister, Debbie Houser; Brothers, Steve Smith, Michael Smith, Chris Smith; Fiancé, Barry Best. Memorial service will be at High Praise Church at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Family and friends are all welcome to come. We ask you not to wear black. “Mom you will be truly missed and will always be in our hearts. We love you bunches and bunches and to the moon and back.�? Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
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