Bessie Mae Bouldin Smithson

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Bessie Mae Bouldin Smithson, age 79, was born July 12, 1941 and died October 31, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. A retired bookkeeper with S & S Industries, a long-time 9th District Commissioner, and a member of Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Cleo Kell Bouldin. She was married to Jack Smithson who preceded her in death on June 24, 1999. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by twin brother, Jesse Rae Bouldin; four brothers, Winford, James, D.L. and A.P. Bouldin; and sister, Gladys Bouldin Blanks. She is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Carl G. and Marcia Bouldin of Viola, TN; three sisters-in-law, Eva Sue Bouldin and Christine H. Bouldin both of the Vervilla Community, and Beth Bouldin of Viola, TN; brother-in-law, John Blanks of McMinnville, TN; two sisters-in-law, Jean Smithson of Nashville, TN and Catherine Foreman; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Jerry Finney officiating. Burial will follow in Bascom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Monday at High’s. The family requests the wearing of masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels or Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.