Teresa Smith

January 29, 1954 - October 31, 2020

On October 31st, Teresa passed away with her loving husband and caregiver Philip Cowan and Ametra McCollum, best friend and daughter, by her side in Atlanta, Ga. Teresa passed away peacefully after complications due to a recent diagnosis of cancer and a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Up until the end, her positive outlook, sense of humour, and grace remained with her, unless the Vols were losing. Teresa’s gift and passion for fashion were impeccable and never ending. The simplest pleasures in life like corresponding daily with friends and classmates on facebook alongside her beloved dog Biscuit with a pack of M&Ms brought great joy to her. She was preceded in death by Leon Smith, her father, Thelma Smith, her mother and Sandra Hancock, her sister. Teresa is survived by and leaves as her legacy, Ametra McCollum. She also leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Philip Cowan, brother Carthel Smith Jr., nephew Casey Hancock, niece Mandy Hancock, nephew Justin Smith, and nephew Nathan Smith. Memorial services for Mrs. Teresa are scheduled for 2 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2020 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington, Tn. The family will begin receiving friends at 1 PM.