Edith Lancaster Smith, age 86 of 406 Greenwood Street, Eden went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 30, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at Hopice Home of Rockingham County.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Wednesday January 2, 2012 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery.
Edith was born April 20, 1926 in Stoneville, NC to the late Bremen J. and Lucy Lancaster. She graduated from Stoneville High School Class of 1947. She was retired from E.I. Dupont in Martinsville. She was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church and was an avid vegetable gardner. Edith was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandma. Along with her parents she was predeceased by her brother, Marvin Lancaster.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Calvin E. Smith, two daughters, Susan Priddy and husband Wesley, and Sylvia McCrory and husband Mac; sisters, Annie Tilley of Walnut Cove, Margie Conte of Richmond, VA,; brother, Marion Lancaster of Greensboro; grandsons, Charlie Pyron of Greensboro, Matthew Pyron of Eden, Wesley Priddy of Eden; granddaughter, Natalie Pyron of Washington,DC; special niece, Darlene Dunn of Charlotte, who was like a daughter and who remained faithful and devoted; numerous other nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Gena Hardy, caregiver and friend. Also, special thank yous to Dr. David Tapper for his years of care and encouragement; Dr. Jim Parsons for his care at Morehead Memorial Hospital and the third floor nurses and aides. Thank you also to the nurses and aides at Hospice.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 -8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Home of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wenthworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
So sorry for your loss. Praying for Your family. My God wrap you in his arms of comfort . Diane Underwood Clark
Diane U Clark
Sue and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Buster and Teresa
Buster Emerson
Dear Mr. Smith and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Smith, she was a sweet lady and a good neighbor. She will be missed. May memories you hold precious bring you comfort and may God bless and help you through this time. Our love and prayers are with you.
David and Dale Roach
I was so blessed and grateful to meet Edith. She touched my life in so many ways. Even with her disease she was still able to minister to me about God and her love for him. Often her and I would sing the old hymnals and have a time. She is an inspiration and truely will be missed. I thank Sylvia and Calvin for trusting me to take care of her I enjoyed everyday of it.I knopw it's going to be hard on her family but I pray God give you peace and comfort cause we all know she is an angel in heaven now watching over all of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart breaks with you..Love and prayers <3
Gena Hardy
Calvin-- Ann and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. God bless you all.
Bob Hawkins
Please accept my sincere condolence for your loss. The pain of losing someone you love can be overwhelming. May you find comfort in family and friends at this difficult time. The Bible gives hope that soon our Creator Jehovah God will end all suffering, pain and death and we have the hope of being reunited with our loved one that have passed away. (Revelation 21:4; Revelation 83:18; John 5:28,29) "And there will be many of those asleep in the ground of dust who will wake up, these to indefinitely lasting life.." Daniel 12:2.
Tammy McCreery
Calvin and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know I have never met a more loving sweet person, she was always smiling, she was a special blessing in my life, even as a child,I know she is God's special angel in heaven, and we will see her again some sweet day. You are all in our prayers. Robert and Carol Leake Rackley
Carol Leake Rackley
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family through this difficult time.
James
Dear Sylvia, I am so sorry. This was such a surprise after seeing you with your mother in Belks. Please know that I would be there today for the funeral if I could. Jenni came down with Malaria after returning home, and is in ICU at Baptist. I am trying to live between Eden and Winston right now. I hope soon we will be able to talk in person. Please know how sorry I am. Penny
Penny Wright
So sorry to hear of Edith's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron, Codey & Lisa Shively Harbour
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Born: Tuesday Apr 20, 1926
