Edith Carol Smalling, 85, Watatuga went home to be with the Lord on October 02, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Roby and Mary Hamilton Watts. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Dale Smalling, daughter, Lesia Carol Smalling and brother, John Watts. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. She was a founding member and life time member of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Dept. She had previously served as the Mayor of Watauga and Commissioner of Watauga.

Survivors include: Michelle Humphrey (Paul); Four Grandchildren: Tabitha Michelle Arnold, Lance Christopher Simerly, Travis Dale Simerly and Dakota Humphrey; two Great Grandchildren: Aleigha Arnold and Torren Simerly. Serveral Nieces and Nephews.

A service will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on October 08, 2024 at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Peer, Officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at Monte Vista Memorial Park on October 09, 2024 at 2 p.m. Family and Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:40 p.m. along with the active pallbearers: Paul Humphrey, Lance Simerly, William Pippin, Benny Colbaugh, Craig Odom and Nathan Ward. Condolence may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Smalling Family.