Norma Jean Hand Smith, age 67, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at St. Thomas West Hospital. 

Norma Jean was born April 23, 1950, in Nashville, TN, to the late Norman C. Hand and Flora R. Barnett Hand. She retired from Austin Peay State University, after 36 years, where she spent most of her time in the music department as their beloved secretary. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, June 1, at 2:00 PM, at Hilldale Church of Christ, with Bro. Steve Kirby officiating. Entombment will be held at a later date, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the church. 

Norma Jean is survived by her husband, Paul Smith of Clarksville; and several cousins. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hilldale Church of Christ Scholarship Fund, 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Clarksville, TN 37043. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com. 

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