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Sally Nan Smith

Case from Canton, TX dated Sep 05, 2022

Victim Details

Sally Nan Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Canton

TX

2022-09-05

66

Sally

Nan Smith

07/02/2026

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Sally Nan Smith, a 66-year-old Caucasian woman from Canton, Texas, tragically passed away on September 5, 2022. She was a beloved science teacher at Clinton High School for 26 years before retiring and later working as a physical therapist assistant. Sally was known for her compassion and love for animals, often rescuing and caring for them.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office determined that Sally's death was part of an apparent murder-suicide incident. Her husband, 72-year-old Paul Sm ...
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  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: Officials: Couple found dead in suspected Van Zandt County murder-suicide
  • Former Clinton Teacher Dies In Apparent Murder – Suicide
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    It's truly hard to process the loss of Sally Nan Smith. I didn't know her personally, but as a fello... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Sally Smith had on countless lives during her career as ... ...Read More
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    I've been reading through everyone's comments about Sally Nan Smith, and something that keeps sticki... ...Read More
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