Sue Thomas Smith
Posted By Hall-Wynne On September 7, 2013 @ 12:00 am In Obituaries | No Comments
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Wendell, NC.
Born and raised in Smoaks, SC she moved to Durham in 1943 and worked in various retail positions, retiring from Central Carolina Bank in 1989.
She was a caring mother who loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sue had a strong faith in God and Jesus Christ and a strong belief in her church’s mission to serve others. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church for more than 70 years and held many positions there throughout her life. She was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class; Senior Adult of the Year in 1997; and Church Treasurer for 20 years. She also served on the Kitchen Committee for over 40 years, planning, preparing and serving food for meals, receptions and other events. She enjoyed the fellowship of her church friends and gave encouragement to many through those relationships. She was also loved and admired by many friends whom she met through business, community, and local activities. Sue will be dearly missed but her legacy will live on through the lives she touched daily.
She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Smith of Alexandria, VA; Beth Rickman of Durham and Peggy Sullivan of Wendell; her granddaughters, Tai Mercer Mark, Rae Robinson Chad, and Alex Thompson Michael; her great grandchildren, Erin and Emory Mercer and Maddox Thompson. She is also survived by her sisters, Eva Beach and Helen Cooper; her brothers, Herbert Thomas, Ray Thomas, Jake Thomas, and Frankie Thomas all of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday Sept. 9 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham, NC
The funeral service will be held 1:00PM on Tuesday Sept. 10 at First Baptist Church in Durham.
Those wishing to honor her memory may contribute to the Smith Ladies Trust Fund, First Baptist Church, 414 Cleveland St. Durham, NC 27701 or the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, 5121 Kingdom Way, Suite 305, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Beth, please know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories of your Mother provide you with peace and resolve.
I am so sorry for the loss of “nana”. I pray for strength during this difficult time.
To Beth, Peggy and Dorothy – I will be lifting you and your family up today and tomorrow especially as you get through all the formalities. I know how hard it is. But just remember, we all know where she is now with no pain and at total peace.
My heart goes out to all of you. I know how you are trying to cope right now and I do know it is a difficult journey that you will be taking but just take it one day at a time. Your mom is in a wonderful place now and free of her worries and struggles. Just keep all the good memories with you and remember that you will see her again one day free of pain and troubles. I send my love to each of you!
I am sending my prayers and condolences to the Smith family. I worked with Sue many years ago at Central Carolina Bank. May God bless and keep you all during this difficult time.
Beth, so sorry about your mom. Mom was telling me the other day what a special lady she was and she thought alot of her. You are in our prayers.
Love Ruth and Nancy
I am so sorry for the loss of “Nana”. I enjoyed spending time with her every time I got a chance to see her. I will miss her every time we get together. Greg said he is sorry for your loss as well. Love, Mandy and Greg
Beth, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and send you hugs and our love, Paulette and Gene
Beth
We are extending our sincere sympathy to you and family in the loss of your Mother. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace. Cherish the memories.
Martha Rudder & Family
Bushy Fork, NC
Good people will be remembered
as a blessing……
Dorthy – I am so sorry about your Mom. I know you will miss her bunches. She has left such an impact in her community where she served the Lord – you should feel very blessed to have such memories of her. So glad Mom and Dad got to be there with you. Love – Nancy
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know until Monday otherwise, Mama and I would have been at visitation.
Tai,Peggy,Rae,Alex,Beth and Dorothy….so very sorry to hear about the loss of such a fine woman.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Dorothy and family,
I was so sad to hear of Sue’s passing.
Kelly called me and told me last week.
Sue and I were neighbors at north pointe apts. She was always so sweet and kind to me. I would come home from work and her beautiful flowers always made me smile.
I missed her when I moved, and tried to contact to her once or twice.
I left her a message wishing her a Merry Christmas last year.
I know your hearts are heavy but I hope you can find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Sincerely, Joann McClintock
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady.
Dorothy & family. With our deepest sympathy. Remembering her and you in our prayers. She is in God’s care.
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My deepest sympathy go to you Beth, your sisters and Mrs. Smith’s family from SC. Your loving mother will always have a place in each of your hearts. May this journey be one of peace and understanding and filled with God’s Love for all the family.