Nancy Cook Smith
Nancy Cook Smith, 96, passed away peacefully in Ballwin, Missouri on Monday, June 24th, 2019; beloved wife of 64 years to the late Miles Walker Smith loving mother of the late Stephen W. Smith; Yvonne E. Smith (Robert Ohmart); and the late Amy A. Smith.
Nancy was born in in Warren, Ohio in 1922 and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nancy and her husband Miles were high school sweethearts who married in September, 1946 after Miles returned from his World War II service. They raised their three children in Knoxville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia, in a home filled with love and laughter. After their children were old enough, Mom worked for 30 years at Harry Norman Relators, retiring in 2004. After living independently in Atlanta after the death of Miles in 2010, Nancy moved to Ballwin, Missouri in 2015 to be close to her daughter Yvonne. A private memorial service celebrating Nancy’s life will be held in Maryville, Tennessee.
Nancy enjoyed reading (especially on the side porch or deck), walking around Chastain Park, spending time and traveling with her family, dancing with Smitty, and lively conversation.
Thanks be to God for the life and love of Nancy Cook Smith.
I only met Nancy one time at a gathering too large to get to know her well. Still that one encounter was enough to see what a gracious and graceful person she was. I would have liked to know her better. The picture tribute shows a life of family, love, and laughter. I know there was deep sorrow as well. Clearly, she was a woman of outer beauty and inner strength. Sending my condolences to the Smith family and love and sympathy to Yvonne.
Spending time with Nancy was always a delight. She had a very subtle sense of humor and was always ready with a smile and a kind word. My heartfelt sympathies to all who knew and loved her, especially to Yve and Bob. May her memory be a blessing.
Eve, I’ve already expressed my love and admiration for your mom and family that I knew well virtually all my life. Thank you for sharing the video tribute. I enjoyed seeing everyone again. Bless you all. Sending you love and wishing you peace.
Eve, what beautiful photos of your mom. I so enjoyed spending those two days with your mom and dad. A southern belle to be sure. What wonderful memories you have with your mom. Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Yve, what a wonderful tribute to your mother. Such a gracious gentile lady she was. I’m so happy to have known her, even though it was in a small way. The cheer leader picture, the portrait with the pearls, and a photo of Nancy horseback riding with you seem especially special. Blessings.