Allyson P. Cyr

Allyson Paige Cyr, of Athens, Tenn., born April 30, 2009, went to be in the comforting arms of our Lord Jesus in the early hours of Friday, April 27, 2018. She was born in Tampa, Fla., but found her true home in East Tenn. Ally was a smart, funny, generous, and amazing child who loved her family, all things Vols, Harry Potter, and purple. She had the best laugh and eyes that shined like the sun. Allyson is survived by her parents, Michael and Letha of Athens, Tenn.; her sister, Hannah, also of Athens, Tenn.; grandparents, Robert and Karen Cyr of Maryville, Tenn., Hermon Bryant and Chrys Montgomery of Bryan, Ohio; aunts and uncles, Micheal and Laura (Bryant) VanDyke of Waldron, Mich., Lance Miller of Hudson, Fla.; and many cousins, extended family, and special family friends. A viewing will take place at Smithview Pavilion, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., May 1, 2018. A funeral Mass will follow at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima, Alcoa, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to East TN Children's Hospital, Knoxville, TN or Westside Elementary School KKids Club of Athens, TN. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, Tenn. 865-983-1000, www.smithfuneralandcremation.com.