Loyce "Loy" Smith Thress

Loyce “Loy” Smith Thress, age 87, passed away peacefully at home. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church and was President of the first graduating class of UT School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as a dedicated registered nurse who spent most of her life loving and caring for the sick and elderly. Loy was a beautiful soul loved by so many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by husband George B “Jack” Thress, twin sister Joyce Sanders, and sister Mary Ramsey. Survivors include sons Keith Thress and wife Dianna, Darwin Thress and wife Patti, brother Butch Smith, grandchildren Isaac Thress, Hannah Noll, Logan Smith, Leah Sherrod, and Madison Thress, 5 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Emerald Youth Foundation. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service with Dr. Thomas Sweet officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.