Naomi Ruth (Smith) Harrison

Naomi Ruth Smith Harrison, (Grammie) born April 25, 1934 in Dayton, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning August 19, 2026. She retired after over 30 years at Dixie Yarns as a machine operator in Lupton City, Tennessee. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, cooking, cleaning, making the best yellow cake with chocolate icing and taking care of her family. She especially enjoyed reading the Velveteen Rabbit to her granddaughters that she loved dearly. She adored her 4 great grandsons. She was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church where she served in the church nursery. She later was a member at Red Bank Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Lena Smith; and brothers Bill Denton and Carl Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years Melvin Harrison. Survivors include her daughter, Sherrie Lewis (John), and her son Raymond Harrison. Grandchildren: Kari Westphal (Mickey); Katie Harmon (Kyle) and Michaela Harrison. Great-grandsons: Marty and Bennett Westphal; Korbin and Kamden Harmon. She is survived by her sisters: Mary Lou Wilkey, Ann Mason, Joyce Stutzenberger and her brother David Smith (Debra) Also her sister in law Lillie McDowell. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday August 22, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 with the funeral to follow at 3:00 at Coulter Garrison Funeral Home, 1670 Market Street in Dayton, Tennessee with Dr. Roger Rothwell officiating. Burial will follow at Buttram cemetery in Dayton, TN. We would like to thank Terri from LifeCare in Dayton and Missy, Brittany and Katie from The Veranda. Also Renee, Sarah and Paige with Hearth Hospice for their care during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to Hearth Hospice

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