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Sally Nan Smith

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Sally Nan Smith

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Canton

    TX

    2022-09-05

    66

    Sally

    Nan Smith

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    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
    08/20/2023
    I've been reading through everyone's comments about Sally Nan Smith, and something that keeps sticki... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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