Assist Wendy and Felicia's Family in Need from Tornado

Hi, my name is Kim Cantrell with Knoxville Pays it Forward. We are a local chartered non-profit charity in the East Tennessee area.

From Wendy's husband.....

Last night, February 6, 2024, a devastating EF-2 tornado ripped through our small community of Deer Lodge and ripped my heart out in it's wake.

My beautiful and loving wife Wendy Smith is gone at the age of 45. Her friendly and beautiful daughter Felicia Williams is gone with her mother. Felicia is forever 22 years old. As in life, they were inseparable at their deaths.

Wendy worked hard at Williams Market for over 20 years. Felicia was pursuing Her dream of becoming a healthcare professional. They both worked so they could serve others.

Wendy loved watching reality TV and getting her nails done. She was shy and quiet but possessed a passion for her family that is incomparable.

Felicia loved Tim Burton movies and was so excited about the new and final season of Stranger Things coming out. She loved her friends, family and her Starbucks coffee.

Wendy's son Peyton is 18 and has suddenly and unfairly lost the two closest people in his life. Our grief is immeasurable.

We both appreciate the outpouring of sympathy, prayers and love. Any financial contribution is also appreciated and will be used to memorialize our two lovely ladies

Please join us as we help assist their family in laying them to rest and rebuilding their lives as they have lost everything. Even a little will help. It's up to us to make a difference for this East Tennessee family.

Disclaimer: KPIF will not have access to any of these funds. The beneficiary will be Wendy's husband, Eric, and all funds will go directly to him to cover funeral expenses and rebuild their lives during this tragic time.