IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Hazel

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Smith

Jun 1, 1921 — Nov 9, 2016

Obituary

Hazel Warwick Smith, 95, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center with family and her private caregivers by her side. She was born in Orrum on June 1, 1921, to the late Hardy and Alice Ann Curtis Warwick.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Woodrow Smith, Sr.; her parents; her grandparents, Moses and Sarah McPhatter Warwick; brothers: Hardy Warwick, Jr., Joseph Ira Warwick, and Elbert Warwick; and sister, Alice Ruth Hall.

She is survived by sons, Luke Rhodes Walters, Jr. (Linda) of Fayetteville and Dannie Hardy Walters of Rock Hill, SC; daughters, Delores Wells (Jack) of Mint Hill and Margo Foster (John) of Atlanta, GA; a beloved sister, Sara Williams of Lumberton; three loving grandchildren: Marcie Wells (Phyllis), Jackie Wells Gold (Justin), and Kelly Walters Wallace; five great-grandchildren; a nephew, John Hardy Hall; great-nephews, great-nieces, great-great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.

She was a member of Iona Presbyterian Church in the McDonald area from 1968 until her death. She enjoyed being with family and friends, church activities, cooking, gardening, bird watching, and living on the farm with her husband until his death in 2007. Prior to 1968, she lived in Orrum and was very active in the community, church, and school. She was a long-time member of Orrum Baptist Church and was post-mistress for ten years.

In 2008, she moved to Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton, where she joined existing friends and began a new phase of her life. She had a full life, well-lived and was well-admired and loved by everyone. Her smile and positive attitude uplifted everyone and she lived the promise that God was by her side every day.

The family wishes to express special thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Wesley Pines. Much loves goes to her dedicated private caregivers: Mary Lynn Walters, Lou Bodiford, Hilda Babson, Tamie McNeil, Carol Willoughby, and Tamme Anderson who filled her everyday life with companionship, laughter, love, and joy.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wesley Pines Fellowship Hall in Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Iona Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to: Wesley Pines Retirement Community, 1000 Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC 28358, Iona Presbyterian Church, 6281 Iona Church Road, McDonald, NC 28340, or to the charity of your choice.
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