Iva Sue Smith
October 10, 1932 -
March 8, 2023

Visitation

March 11, 2023
10am

Service 

March 11, 2023
12pm

Interment

March 11, 2023
Obituary

Funeral service for Iva Sue Smith, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home, with Pastor Tony Gaskin officiating. Burial will follow in the Flintville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10 AM until 12 PM on Saturday at Higgins.

Sue was born on October 10, 1932, in Gurdon, AR, to the late Hubert and Elsie Ruth Harris Covington. She enjoyed reading, sewing, tending to her flowers, and bird watching. Mrs. Smith was an avid UT fan (Go Big Orange!) and volunteered at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum. Sue was a member of the Kelso Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She passed away on March 8, 2023, at her residence.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Honey Harrison; daughter-in-law, Connie Honey; grandchildren, Brad Harrison, Jonathan (Macie) Honey, and Robbie Honey; great-grandchildren, Hunter Harrison, Winston Honey, and Grayson Honey; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Toby. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Eugene “Bob” Honey; second husband, John L. Smith, Jr.; son, David Honey; and siblings, Catherine Smith, Jack Covington, and John Covington.

Memorials may be made to the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 1718 Pulaski Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Iva Sue Smith.

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10 Comments

  1. Brenda Ables

    Sue was such a nice and caring person. I always enjoyed working with her in the school system. She helped me in so many ways. She will be missed. Hugs to you Linda and Connie.

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  2. Kay Honey

    Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. Anthony and Kay Honey

    Reply
  3. Lee Ann Johnson

    REST IN PEACE MAMA SUE.

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  4. Tracy and Mike Endsley

    Linda,
    We are sorry to hear about your loss of your Mother. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  5. Sandra Phelps

    Granny Sue was a truly beautiful, giving person. Over the years, she was a blessing to my son,(her grandson) Robbie Honey. Her continued, loving support made her the definition of Grandmother. She will be sorely missed. The world was better place for her presence. 💔

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  6. Robbie Norman Stewart

    How we all loved Aunt Sue! She was so sweet and fun. I have fond memories of her time in Arkansas visiting Mamaw and our family. She will be greatly missed. Love to you all.

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  7. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    Ms sue was always so sweet and kind. I know she will be deeply missed by her family and friends…

    Reply
  8. Kathy Shook Brown

    Linda,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
    Jimmy and Kathy Shook Brown

    Reply
  9. Kathy Shook Brown

    Linda,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
    Jimmy and Kathy Shook

    Reply
  10. Gayle Pridmore

    Linda so very sorry for your loss 😞 prayers for you and your family for comfort and healing during this time.

    Reply

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10 Comments

  1. Brenda Ables

    Sue was such a nice and caring person. I always enjoyed working with her in the school system. She helped me in so many ways. She will be missed. Hugs to you Linda and Connie.

    Reply
  2. Kay Honey

    Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. Anthony and Kay Honey

    Reply
  3. Lee Ann Johnson

    REST IN PEACE MAMA SUE.

    Reply
  4. Tracy and Mike Endsley

    Linda,
    We are sorry to hear about your loss of your Mother. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  5. Sandra Phelps

    Granny Sue was a truly beautiful, giving person. Over the years, she was a blessing to my son,(her grandson) Robbie Honey. Her continued, loving support made her the definition of Grandmother. She will be sorely missed. The world was better place for her presence. 💔

    Reply
  6. Robbie Norman Stewart

    How we all loved Aunt Sue! She was so sweet and fun. I have fond memories of her time in Arkansas visiting Mamaw and our family. She will be greatly missed. Love to you all.

    Reply
  7. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    Ms sue was always so sweet and kind. I know she will be deeply missed by her family and friends…

    Reply
  8. Kathy Shook Brown

    Linda,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
    Jimmy and Kathy Shook Brown

    Reply
  9. Kathy Shook Brown

    Linda,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
    Jimmy and Kathy Shook

    Reply
  10. Gayle Pridmore

    Linda so very sorry for your loss 😞 prayers for you and your family for comfort and healing during this time.

    Reply

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