Estelle Beatrice Smith

Estelle Beatrice Kitts Smith, age 98, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was very strong in her Baptist faith; she was a faithful member of Spiritual Missionary Baptist Church.

Estelle was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend and Mrs. A.L. Kitts; daughter, Glenda White; grandson, Kevin Smith; and husband, Reverend Walter H. Smith.

Estelle is survived by her sons, Doug and Lola Smith, Donnie and Gail Smith, Mark and Pam Smith; grandchildren, David White, Donny Smith, Jr. , Jessica Patterson, Jason White, Josua White, Jeremy White, Casey Cole, Scott Smith, Doug Smith, Jr., Derrick Smith, Chad Smith and Alley Alvarado; 29 great grandchildren, James White, Paige Clevenger, Hannah Dyer, Haley Kelley, Tristen Smith, Bailee Hatmaker, Katie Patterson, David Patterson, Sophia Patterson, Alexis White, Branden McGill, Austin White, Skyler White, Kasen White, Cash white, Hudson White, Cade White, Austin Cole, Haley Leibrook, Bell Smith, Aiden Smith, Abby Smith, Nora Smith, Gracie Smith, Charlee Smith, Aiden Smith, Sophia Woods, Lexie Smith, Kylo Smith; 12+ great great grandchildren, Natalie Clevenger, Colton White, Wendellyn White, Lincoln White, Kingston Dyer, Sutton Smith, Madeline Smith, Kyleigh Leibrook, Colson Leibrook; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and several special friends

The family would like to express a special thank you to UT Hospice staff, Teri, Laura, Phil and Katarina.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel with a Funeral service to follow with Reverend Clifford Fraker officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 10:45am on Monday, June 22, 2026, for an 11:00am Graveside service.

Honorary Pallbearers Deacons of Spiritual Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Doug Smith, Jr, David White, Donny Smith, Jr., Jason White, Chad Smith and Tim Cole.