Obituary of Mary H Anderson Smith ~ 2001
Source: Wilmington Morning Star Oct 9 2001
Willard -- Mary Anderson Smith, age 77, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 25, 1923 in Pender County and was the daughter of
the late Arthur and Mabel Rivenbark Anderson. She was predeceased by her
sister, Dorothy A. Roberts, and brother, Buren Anderson.
Mrs. Smith retired from the United States Postal Service after
thirty-three years of service. She was an active life-long member of Watha
United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her devoted husband of fifty-five years, Macon W. Smith of
the home; her daughter, Janet Wester and husband, Bryan of Southport; her
son, Nelson Smith and wife, Betsy of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Thad
Wester, Katherine Wester, Kelly Smith and Kevin Smith and wife, Sarah;
sister, Esther A. Webb and husband, Harry of Watha; sister-n-law, Veona
Anderson of Burgaw, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Watha United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Sue Harris and the Rev. Karen Howell officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Casketbearers will be Tom Anderson, Wright Anderson, Mike Kirkland, Jim
Kirkland, Kevin Smith and Vann Padgett.
The family will receive friends 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.
Memorial gifts may be given to Watha United Methodist Chruch, c/o Macon
Smith, PO Box 65, Willard, NC 28478 or to the charity of your choice.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.
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