Ava Smith

    Ava Eliana Smith, age 12 of Murphy, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
    Ava was the brightest ray of sunshine with big brown eyes and a smile that could light up any room. She had an infectious laugh, a contagious smile and her joy for life radiated. She led by example what it means to be courageous, happy and to live life to the fullest every single day.
    She touched countless lives and brought joy everywhere she went. Those who were lucky enough to meet Ava instantly fell in love with her. She had the rare gift of making everyone she met want to be a better person. When Ava set her mind to do something she was determined to do it and her sass was a breath of fresh air.
    Ava loved music, clapping, playing, crawling, laughing and her shoes. Today she is dancing in Heaven in her sparkly shoes, whole and full of life. Her radiant presence will forever be felt and her light will forever shine.
    Ava joins her grandmother Rita Faye Rowland, her great-grandfather and great-grandmother Wallace and Martha Smith, and her great-grandmother Virgie Rowland in heaven.
    Ava will forever be remembered and loved by her parents; Aaron and Lindsey Smith; her twin Maddie and her big brother Ty; PaPa Gary Rowland and Nana Sherrie Rowland; Grandpa Joel Smith; MaMaw Barbara Stovall; great-grandmother Jane Stovall and great aunt Geraldine Meadows. Ava’s presence will also be remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and anyone who had the honor of meeting her.
    A funeral service was held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
    The Revs. Kyle Cody and Keith Mashburn officiated. Burial was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Joel Smith, Drew Smith, Austin Rowland and Braden Smith.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Townson-Rose Funeral Home chapel in Murphy.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
    You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com.