Melissa Corinne Hill Howell

Melissa Hill Howell age 42 of Maryville went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. Melissa graduated from Maryville High School and Maryville College Summa Cum Laude. She enjoyed teaching kindergarten at Fairview Elementary School. Preceded in death by: Grandparents, Corinne & John T. McMahon and Gorda & Jesse Hill. Survivors include: Husband, Robert Howell; Daughter, Kelsey Howell; Father, Jesse Hill of Maryville; Brother, Steven Hill of Maryville; Mother, Carolyn Kennedy & husband Keith of Memphis; Father-in-law, Bob Howell & wife Connie; Mother-in-law, Janice Howell; Lifelong friend, Angie Navratil Walker; Goddaughter, Jessica Walker. Funeral service will be at 8:00 PM, Friday, May 28, 2010 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Carl White officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Friday, May 28, 2010 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Melissa Corinne Hill Howell please visit our Sympathy Store.