Gwendolyn Maxine Lawson Smith, 95, of Ooltewah, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

She was born in Long Island

Her mother died one day prior to Gwendolyn’s first birthday

Melvin and Gwendolyn worked side by side in new home construction for many years

Gwendolyn was a member of Apison Baptist Church and very devoted to her family and friends

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eugene Lawson and Melvin E. Smith

The family wishes to give a special thank you to the staff of Hearth Hospice for their love and care they gave Gwendolyn and her family.