Sue Downs Smartt

Sue Downs Smartt, age 89, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born July 6, 1927 and died June 4, 2017 at Webb House following a five-day illness. A retired educator with the Warren County School System and member of Westwood Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Billy Morris and Laura Susan Beal Downs. Mrs. Smartt was married to William Hackett Smartt, III who preceded her in death on July 12, 2002. Survivors include children and spouses, Dr. Bill and Mary Ellen Smartt of Knoxville,TN, Amanda "Pinky" Smartt of Knoxville,TN, Sydney and Larry Prater of McMinnville,TN and Amy Smartt of Nashville, TN and four granchildren, Abby Smartt, Jessica Kersey, Molly Wilkerson and Ethan Smartt. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Liberty Cemetery with Bob Deason to officiate. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at High's. A prayer service will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. in High's Parlor with Paul Roberts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ Disaster Relief Fund, Meals On Wheels or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.