Mrs. Leisa Kay Smith, 46, of Spring Place, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Murray Medical Center.She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. "Tommy" Thompson.Mrs. Smith was an English teacher at Southeast High School for more than 24 years and also an advisor for the Raider Review. Leisa was also a Sunday school teacher and youth worker at Zion Hill Baptist Church where her husband was the pastor.She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Ronnie Smith of Spring Place; son, Tommy Smith of Spring Place; mother, Betty Thompson of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Scott Hall of Chatsworth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. James and Lillie Smith of Spring Place; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Jyanna Smith of Chatsworth; Chad and Lisa Smith of Ringgold; nieces and nephews, Zach Hall, Josh Hall, Taira Smith, Trent Smith, Hannah Smith, Justus Smith and Aaron Smith.Services are Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Southeast High School with the Rev. Bob Bagley and the Rev. Scott Crow officiating.Burial will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday after 4 p.m.Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Citizen.
Ronnie, I am so sorry for your loss but I know that you are strong in the Lord and He will carry you through this. I could not make it to the funeral home to express my feelings in person but you were in my thoughts. Know that your friends are praying for you and your son and we are there for you.
Vickie McCamy Downey
October 27, 2009 | Chatsworth, GA
May God comfort all of you during this time. We're praying for you.
David, Lydia, Amanda and Andrew Babb
Ringgold, GA
October 25, 2009
I remember so clearly the first time I met Mrs. Smith, my 10th grade english teacher. There was something so familiar about her. She was so filled with the love of God, I could see it and hear it. She was the only teacher that every had to put me in the hallway for acting up. She made me so comfortable I sometimes got out of hand. Mrs. Leisa Smith truly was a teacher. I learned much from her and will share it with whom I meet in my future. Her love goes on forever...
I will truly...
Derek Stirnemann
October 24, 2009 | Dalton, GA
We are so saddened by your loss. May God grant you the peace that surpasseth all understanding during this time and the time to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles and Gail Knight
October 24, 2009 | Chatsworth, GA
October 23, 2009
It was my good fortune to know and work with Leisa during the years we were at Southeast High. She was a dedicated teacher and friend to all who knew her. Southeast is a better place for her having been there. Happy trails Leisa.
Mike Wilburn, Chatsworth,GA.
October 23, 2009
From the time I first came to Southeast Leisa was very generous and kind to me. She shared her materials and her knowledge to help me many times. I admired her concern for her students and the way she spent extra effort to help those who had difficulty. Time and again I valued her devotion to always trying to do the right thing. I am thankful I had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person.
Donna Wilburn
October 23, 2009 | Chatsworth, GA
Deepest sympathy to her Mrs.Smith's family and friends, and even us students. We miss her alot. She brought alot of life and spirit to Southeast.. She will not be forgotten, but always remembered. I enjoyed her when she was my teacher, I was a sophmore then but now a senior. Every A-Day I saw her while going to fourth period. I would tell her, "hello Mrs.Smith" and she would reply back "hello Candice". Her livelyness will be missed greatly. There is many memories one can recall from her. Of...
Candice Wilson
October 23, 2009 | Dalton, GA
Such a beautiful, warm, spirited woman who walked the halls daily with kind words and an infectious smile. She will be missed, and the family will be in my prayers.
Jacki Hasty
October 23, 2009 | Dalton, GA
Ronnie, Tommy, Betty, Cinday, Scott,
Zach and Josh and all the family. We send our sympathy and our love to you all.We loved Leisa and we love you all.
She was a dear and loving person to us.
We were proud to have to have known our sister in Christ. Someday we sill meet again. She is now with God and singing with the Angels. May the Angels watch over each over you. May God Bless each and everyone of you. Sorry we could not be there but our prayers go with you.
Love,
Charlotte E. Harris
October 23, 2009 | Dayton,, TN
