Smith , Joy V.

N.Z.B.M.S. Missionary, Tripura, 1950-1975. Member of North Memorial. During her 24 years in Tripura Miss Smith contributed immensely to both the medical work for which she had trained, and the evangelistic work which was her passion. She worked at the hospital in Agartala and lectured trainee nurses in Government hospitals, as well as ministering particularly to village women and young people. She returned to New Zealand when the Government refused to renew visas for New Zealanders. At age 75, when access was again allowed, she revisited Tripura for a much cherished speaking and preaching tour. Refs: NZB November 1975, 9; June 1999, 18.