Malissia Pearl Smith (Yawn) of Denton, moved on to her Heavenly home on March 22, 2019. Her funeral services will be held Sunday 24, 2019 at Denton Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at 2 o'clock with funeral to follow. Malissia was born November 18, 1952 as the only daughter of C.H. and Mary Davis Yawn. Mrs. Smith spent most of her time caring for her family. She spent several years working at Lumber City Nursing Home in the dietary department. She especially enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her grandchildren. Of her hobbies, one of her favorites was cooking for her family and socializing with them at her home. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jackie Smith of Denton as well as her two sons John Smith (shyla) of Syracuse, NY and Jack Smith (Dawn) of Douglas and one daughter Mary Ileen McEachin (Shon) of Hazlehurst; Three granddaughters Dagan Askew (Austin) of Denton, Emalee Smith of Tifton, and Ashley Walker of Etowah, Tn. And Seven grandsons Eli, Samuel, and Joshua McEachin of Hazlehurst, Koehn Smith of Perry, and Juan and Mario Smith of Syracuse, Ny.; Three great-grandsons Aiden Askew of Denton and Dregan and Dash Walker of Etowah, Tn.; Her two older brothers Chester Yawn (Doll) and Edward Yawn of hazlehurst as well as a host nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wainright & Parlor Funeral Home.