MARGARET ANN FULMER SMITH, "Ninny" age 82, of Estill Springs, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her residence following a brief illness. Her family had asked for one more Christmas with her, and the Lord graciously granted their request.  She was reunited with her many loved ones on Heaven's shore.  She was born on March 2, 1937, in Estill Springs, Tenn., to the late Hulin and Evelyn Anderson Fulmer.  Ms. Smith faithfully attended the Raysville Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Tenn.  Ms. Smith was one of those rare souls who was able to combine easily both compassion and industry.  After a long tenure of over 18 years at Harton Hospital, as an Insurance Clerk, Ms. Smith was employed and retired from Arnold Engineering in 1999, where she was employed in Human Resources in the Benefits Dept. then transferred to the Medical Aide Station as the Clinic Receptionist.  A tireless worker, she was also a tender caregiver.  She loved greatly and in return she was greatly loved.  She loved singing, especially good quartet singing.  Her membership with four local quartets, The Fulmer Family, The Tullahoma Quartet, The Gospel Crusaders, and The Victory Crusaders was an important part of her life for many years.  She loved serving her family, her friends, her church (and anyone else).  She loved decorating and to improve any room with some beautiful flowers, pictures, or figurines. Most of all she loved her Savior.  That's why she loved Christmas so much and why her family wanted one more Christmas with her. She will be remembered as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Benjamin Parker Smith, sister, Carolyn Faye Fulmer Burton and two brothers; Johnny Dale Fulmer and Jimmy Wayne Fulmer.

She is survived by her daughters; Willetta (Mike) Brannon of Estill Springs, Jevonna (David) Rhea of Manchester, Kim (Ricky) Smotherman of Shelbyville, 6-grandchildren; April (Jason) Powers, Jaelynn (Pete) Neal, Rachel (Tim) Butler, Justin (Mary) Brannon, Clint (Courtney) Smotherman, and Megan (Josh) Tipps.  11-great-grandchildren; Braden Powers, Brianna and Bayla Neal, Noah, Cora and Easton Butler, Levi Waid, Ben and Max Smotherman and Liam and John Luke Tipps.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday evening, December 29, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.m. Monday, December 30, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Jason Powers, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Watson-North Memorial Park in Winchester with family members serving as pallbearers.