Becky L. Smith, age 70, died Wednesday morning, May 13, in her home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1949, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth Harris Smith. A graduate of Beech Bluff High School, she then graduated and earned her masters degree from Union University. She taught American History at Jackson-Central-Merry High School during the early to mid-1970s before moving to California and working for the State of California. Becky was married John Michael (Mike) Hogan for 28 years, and they returned to Jackson in 2005 after her retirement. Other than her husband John, she is survived by a stepson, Will Hogan, a brother, Tommy Smith and wife Terri, grandchild Aaidin, and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly and who were all very special to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Danny E. Smith, and a sister, Mary Ann Wienburg. There will be no services planned at this time. Memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org. Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States