Lois Kramer Smith

Lois Kramer Smith, age 85 of Maryville passed away Thursday, September 12th, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital in the presence of her family. She was born in Illinois on March 23, 1917 and raised in Miami, Florida. She attended Maryville College and graduated from George Peabody (Vanderbilt) with a degree in education. She taught school until her marriage to Dr. George A. Kramer, who preceded her in death. She was a former President of the YWCA and Garden Club of New Brunswick, NJ. In Maryville, her volunteer work include Blount County Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Glasses for the Masses, and the Community Food Connection. She was a long term member of New Providence Presbyterian Church and a supporter of Maryville College. She is survived by her husband Alden Smith of Maryville, two sons Dr. Peter Kramer of Morrisville, VT and Fred Kramer of Bethesda, MD. One daughter, Betty Ann of Arlington, VA, two daughters-in-law Linda Kramer of Morrisville, VT and Robin Kramer of Bethesda, MD. Four grandsons, Matthew, Jeffery, Zachary, and Justin. Friends and family will celebrate her life at 11:00 AM Saturday at New Providence Presbyterian Church. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dr. George Kramer Scholarship Fund at Maryville College. McCammon-Ammons-Click, 982-6812