Renate Fischer Smart, 83, formerly of 1921 Mill Avenue in the Draper section, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Brian Center in Eden.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 31st, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Smart was born July 26, 1928, in Lindenfals, Germany, daughter of the late Julius and Marie Fischer. She came to this country and North Carolina in 1948 and became a U.S. citizen in December of 1951.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa "Toot" Smart DeLuca of Eden; son, Phil Smart and wife, Joanie of Houston, TX; grandson, Gavin of Houston; granddaughter, Ashley Manning and husband, Kevin of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Jutta Shelton of Eden; brother, Manfred Fischer and wife, Sybille of Bonn, Germany; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life for over 50 years, her husband, E. LeRoy Smart; and two brothers, Lothan and Joachin Fischer, both were of Lindenfals, Germany.
There will be no formal visitation, however, the family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please give to a charity of your choice or to the Ocracoke Preservation Society, PO Box 1240, Ocracoke, NC 27960-1240.
The family would like to thank the staff at Brian Center in Eden, for all their loving care and support.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Teresa and Phillip, I am sorry to hear about your mom. My God Bless you in the days and weeks to come.
lane woods
Mom and I will miss seeing your mother at the Brian Center just about everyday. She always had a big smile for us. Our prayers are with you during this time and the weeks to follow.
Jane and Klementine
I was sorry to hear about Renate passing. I got to know her when we were at the Brian Center her first stay. May God bless and comfort you at this time. Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson
Toot, Phil and all of the family, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very dear lady with a wonderful smile! Our prayers are with you all. Love, Ann
Ann Cheek Fair
"Toot" you are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your lost. Keep holding to God's hand.
David Penn
Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It was very rare to see you without her. She was a very dear lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Mabe
Toot and family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember those great times at the house when we were in Jaycee's. She was a great and funny lady. Loved spending time with ya'll. I remember when I saw her in the hospital and all the good laughs we shared about "the days". Again, so sorry for your loss, but she is truly in a much better place. Love, Susan and "Lugie"!!!!
Susan Childrey
Teresa, So sorry for your loss. 'Loved your Mom and waiting on her at Wachovia for all those years. I will be out of town this weekend or I would be there. Love, Marcia
Marcia Gammon
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I sit here remembering special times with Renate; like: when Portia would fix her hair in a pony tail, and I would pass her in the hall, I'd say to her "There goes I Dream of Jeannie" and she would break out with a big grin; we'd sit in the Dioing Room and just cut up. I loved to hear her laugh! Or the time she was in the hospital and I would drop by every day to make sure she ate and when she'd see me walk in, she had the biggest, brightest smile!!! And she would eat for me, too!! I am going to miss her beautiful smile and the way she would cock her head and squint at me, when I would tell to wake up. She was a wonderful woman and a dear friend. Love, Sharon Williams
Sharon D. Williams
Teresa and Phil, I am sorry to hear about your mom. I pray God will be with you and give you the strenght to get through your loss.Diane Rutledge Haynes. Teresa, I was Namcy Sumner's cousin.
diane rutledge haynes
Phil, Joanie, & Family So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I know ya'll will surely miss her. I was just talking to Joanie on the phone since Robbie died and we also talked about the loss of our parents. It is certainly hard after they are gone. I pray that God will bring ya'll comfort now and in the coming days. Lisa Gilley Vernon
Lisa Gilley Vernon
Phil, Joanie, Toot, and family - We were so sorry to hear about Renate. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Cheek Garrett
TOOT,PHILLIP,JOANIE & FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR PRAYERS,LOVE, BRENDA & DAVID BARKSDALE & THE TERRY FAMILY
BRENDA & DAVID BARKSDALE
Dear Teresa & Phil, We so enjoyed all the years of being neighbors with your Mom and Dad. They were the best. We only have fond memories of our days in Green Acres and your Mom and Dad were part of the reason. You are so lucky to have had 2 great parents. Best, Laura & Bill
Laura & Bill Horsley
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences. My "Oma" was an amazing woman. We find comfort knowing she is once again reunited with my grandfather in heaven.
Ashley Smart Manning
Teresa and Philip, I'm very sorry to hear about your mother. I found out this morning by accident while searching for another obituary. I hope both of you are all right.
Harold "Pete" Smart
Phil, Toot, and family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Renate. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Jada Johnston
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Born: Thursday Jul 26, 1928
