Nancy Lee Smith-Martin

June 23, 1951 - February 11, 2018

We rejoice knowing you are in the presence of the King." Nancy L. Smith-Martin, age 66, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Celebration, Florida while on vacation. A native of Johnson City, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Edna Mae Coffman Tate. Mrs. Martin was a 1969 graduate of Science Hill High School. She was a member of Rich Acres Freewill Baptist Church and loved helping people and working for the Lord. Mrs. Martin retired from Century Link after 15 years of service, and was employed by Freewill Baptist Family Ministries Hands to Help. Nancy always had a smile for everyone she met, and never met a stranger. You are loved and will be missed by everyone. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith-Martin is preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby K. Smith and late husband, Oliver Daniel Martin. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph Tate and wife JoAnna and Carson Tate and wife Debbie, all of Jonesborough; sister, Sue Jones and husband Randy, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She also leaves behind her beloved Fur Babies, Simon and Smokey. The visitation for Mrs. Smith-Martin will be conducted from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 16, 2018 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Washington County Memory Gardens, Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff officiating. Active pallbearers will be Chuck White, Michael Tate, Wes Tate, Brent Jones, Chris Jones, Jessie Tucker, Michael Long, and Zachary White. Honorary pallbearer will be Tom Jones. Those who would like to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:50 P.M. Saturday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to http://tc-mac.org- Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council, E. Main Street, Ste. 104CD, Kingsport, TN 37760, or Rich Acres Freewill Baptist Church, 1245 King Springs Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, February 17th, 2018 1:00pmInterment DetailsWashington County Memory Gardens