Speck Funeral Home - Mary Elizabeth (Nivens) Smith
August 26, 1933 - February 10, 2026
Speck Funeral Home - Mary Elizabeth (Nivens) Smith Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Smith, 92, of Livingston passed away at the Cottages @ Overton Health and Rehab Center on February 10th, 2026. Known locally as Elizabeth, she was noted as the encyclopedia salesperson across 10 counties.
Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12 noon from Speck Funeral Chapel. Family will welcome friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Inurnment will follow at Campground Cemetery. Bro. Danny Staggs to officiate, with family and friends paying tribute.
She is survived by her daughter Angie Krantz of Monterey TN, sons Stephen D. Smith (Pamela) of California and David E. Smith (Tammy) of Cookeville TN. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Mathew Smith, Sarah Smith,Cody Smith, and Blakely Smith and also survived by 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward C. Smith, Son-in-law Tony Krantz, grandson Gabe Krantz, and great grandson Alex Krantz.
Elizabeth worked for many years selling world book encyclopedias across 10 counties along with being in the real estate business at both Webb Real Estate and Nancy Nolen Realty. She loved visiting with friends and neighbors, and she loved her little Shih Tzu dog. Elizabeth loved her family and was always there for them. She attended Flat Creek Church of Christ.
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Mary Elizabeth Smith, 92, of Livingston passed away at the Cottages @ Overton Health and Rehab Center on February 10th, 2026. Known locally as Elizabeth, she was noted as the encyclopedia salesperson across 10 counties.
Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12 noon from Speck Funeral Chapel.
Events
Celebration of Life
Friday, April 3, 2026
12:00 pm
Speck Funeral Home
300 N. Church Street Livingston, TN 38570