Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith

Dawn Ethridge Smith was born June 27, 1961, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Jean and Herman Ethridge.

She passed from this life on Oct. 19, 2016. Dawn was a beloved wife and mother; Science teacher with Marion Junior High School for over 26 years. She stood in faith alongside Pastor Michael for 27 years as they dreamed of a life-giving ministry to the Delta that they planted in January, 1989 – Victory Church.

Dawn was a generous, deeply caring person whose life influenced thousands of students over the years through her teaching in the school and ministry in Victory Church. Her gentle spirit and caring smile touched multitudes of lives as she led various ministries in the local fellowship over the years – the last of which was Victory Chix – the women’s ministry of the church.

Dawn was preceded in death by her father Herman Ethridge. She is survived by her mother, Jean Ethridge Turnbow of Jonesboro; her husband of 31 years, Pastor Michael Smith of Marion; her two beloved children, the light of her life, Drew Smith of Dallas, Texas and Abbey Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.

The community, friends, former students are all invited to the memorial service – a life celebration will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Victory Church, at the Holiday Plaza Mall in West Memphis.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Victory Church Building Fund.

Dawn Smith