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Kathy Smardak Obituary
Brentwood - Kathy Smardak of Brentwood, Tenn. died on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center.
Kathy was born on November 24, 1959 in Lynchburg, VA. She was the daughter of Irvine Allen Mays, Sr. and Genevieve Tyree Mays. Kathy graduated from Brookville High School and from Virginia Western Community College. She married the love of her life Michael Smardak in 1992. Kathy was preceded in death her parents. She is survived by her husband, Michael Smardak and two special and very much-loved daughters, Sasha Amara Karina Smardak and Natalya Kristina Smardak. She is also survived by one brother, Irvine Allen Mays Jr. and wife, Dolly; sister, Sharon Mays Holt and husband, James; nieces, Christy Holt, Marcie Harbour husband, James and Kara Hensley and husband, Bradley. She has two great nieces Kamren and Kylie Hensley and two great nephews, Tristen and Tyler Harbour all from Lynchburg, VA. Kathy attended Brentwood Baptist Church.
She was a kind and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. Her strength and strength of character were traits everyone saw and admired.
A Celebration Gathering will be 5-7PM Thursday, October 15, 2020 at The Stonehouse at Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN 37014. A private family graveside will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park in the Grand Tour Garden.
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Cindy DeAngelus Hargest
October 14, 2020
Like the rest of us, I am so saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of Kathy. I was so fortunate to have befriended Kathy and to have been able to spend so much time together with Kathy, Mike, Sasha and Kristina. From 2004 to 2010, I was blessed to have spent time with Kathy and her family in their home in TN, and in Springfield, VA, and on several family trips. I was also blessed to get to know Kathy's mom, who I lovingly called "Mama G". It was a true blessing to spend one-on-one time with Kathy and to get to know her. Everyone who was fortunate enough to get to know Kathy knew, instantaneously, two things: The first is that the greatest loves of her life would always be Mike, Sasha and Kristina and the second is that she was Genuine and true to herself. Kathy never wavered in her love, her language, and her actions for her family. Kathy's true smile always came when she was looking at Mike, Sasha and Kristina. Thank you Kathy for your friendship and your example. My heart breaks for Mike and your girls. God bless you and I know you are holding tight to your Mama and looking down upon your greatest joys. You will be sorely missed by so many. I will miss you greatly. My thoughts and my prayers will be with Mike, Sasha and Kristina.
Cindy Hargest
October 14, 2020
Like the rest of us, I am so saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of Kathy. I was so fortunate to have befriended Kathy and to have been able to spend so much time together with Kathy, Mike, Sasha and Kristina. From 2004 to 2010, I was blessed to have spent time with Kathy and her family in their home in TN, and in Springfield, VA, and on several family trips. I was also blessed to get to know Kathy's mom, who I lovingly called "Mama G". It was a true blessing to spend one-on-one time with Kathy and to get to know her. Everyone who was fortunate enough to get to know Kathy knew, instantaneously, two things: The first is that the greatest loves of her life would always be Mike, Sasha and Kristina and the second is that she was Genuine and true to herself. Kathy never wavered in her love, her language, and her actions for her family. Kathy's true smile always came when she was looking at Mike, Sasha and Kristina. Thank you Kathy for your friendship and your example. My heart breaks for Mike and your girls. God bless you and I know you are holding tight to your Mama and looking down upon your greatest joys. You will be sorely missed by so many. I will miss you greatly. My thoughts and my prayers will be with Mike, Sasha and Kristina.
Billie Odom
October 14, 2020
I was fortunate to know Kathy from the time that our girls were classmates / friends at Crockett. I remember one birthday party Kathy through for Kristina which was probably the best birthday party ever. Kathy was very a very nice and friendly person. Hearing of her loss was indeed a shock as she was much too young and too much life ahead of her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, particularly Kristina and Sasha who are still so young and will miss their mother greatly I know.
Stephanie Bevis
October 13, 2020
I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know Kathy during our years at Crockett. She was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and Sasha and Kristina.
CONNIE EDMONDS
October 13, 2020
I am so sad to see this news. I owned Learning Express Toys and Kathy was a frequent shopper. We all loved her and the girls. She was unpretentious, kind and always looking out for her girls. She will be missed.
Kathy Williamd
October 13, 2020
I met Kathy when our kids attended elementary school together. She was a devoted wife and mother who always went the extra mile to make her girls happy. She always had their backs and supported them. Kathy was a wonderful school volunteer and was always willing to help with whatever was needed. I also had the privilege of volunteering with Kathy in the children’s department at church. She gave 110% to whatever she did! I was so sad to hear of her passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed!
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