Velda Lee Smith

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Velda Lee Smith, age 84, was born November 17, 1935 and died March 6, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness. Retired from Century Electric and a member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Clabern Lee and Seawillow Hitchcock Curtis. She was married to Ernest Carl Smith who preceded her in death on July 8, 1978. She is survived by sister, Melvalene Smith of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Brenda Curtis of McMinnville; nieces, nephews and spouses, Barry Seals, Vallerie and Brett Coffman, Lynn and Shawnda Curtis, and Sabernia and Chris Judkins all of McMinnville; several great-nieces, great-nephews and one great-great-nephew; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and other family members also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Trent Key officiating. There will be no public visitation at High’s. Family and friends are to meet at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.