Gertrude Smithson Gann Morris, age 95, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford. She was born in Cannon County on August 12, 1930 to her parents, Monroe & Angie Prater Smithson.
Survivors include her son, Roy Gann of Woodbury; Grandchildren, LaVonda Nickles of Smithville, Jeremy Gann of Murfreesboro, Slade Sissom of Hillsboro, & Shane Sissom of Woodbury; Sisters, Mary Grizzle of Woodbury and Rachel (Howard) Johnson of Wichita, KS. Several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Sissom; Grandson, Corey Gann; Granddaughter, Katrina Call; and Great Grandson, Tyler Gunter-Nickles.
Ms. Gertrude was a member of the church of Christ and was a homemaker. She worked at Val Dor and Freedom as a seamstress. Her family considered her to be "the best granny in the world."
Graveside Services will be at 2:30 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Cherry Cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 12 pm to 2 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net