Annie Jo Smith
November 16, 1919 ~ May 9, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
ANNIE JO SMITH
CANDLER – Annie Jo Smith of Candler went Home to be with her Lord on May 9, 2011 following an extended illness.
A native of Sylva, NC, Annie Jo lived most of her life in the Asheville area. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who thrived in her job as homemaker. She was a member of the West Asheville Church of God and was known as a faithful prayer warrior who prayed for her family without ceasing.
The daughter of the late William and Lena Stanley, Annie Jo has now been happily reunited with her late husband, James B. Smith, former founder and owner of Ace Appliance Co., her late son, Wayne Smith, and her late grandson, Benny Smith along with many other beloved family members.
Annie Jo is survived by her son, Bruce Smith and wife, Suzi. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Teresa Smith of Dalton, GA; Donna Smith Stewart of Canton; Matthew Smith of Fletcher; and Stephen Smith and Cynthia Smith Harper, both of Raleigh. Annie Jo is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and her brother, A.B. Stanley of Asheville.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Thursday at West Asheville Church of God. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with the Reverends Frankie Tyson and Al Riggs officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
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Bruce & Suzi,
Our prayers are with your family at the home going of your Mother. We have sweet memories of her.
God bless you all, we love you.
Faron, Karen and family
….and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day…. II Timothy 4:6-8
May God be your comfort and strength during this difficult time in your lives and give you peace.
Your former neighbor,
Bruce, Suzi, Teresa, Donna, Matthew and family,
We are so sorry at the passing of Aunt Annie, but at the same time we rejoice in knowing that she has won her race and entered the Gates of Heaven on Monday morning. My fondest memories of growing up with Aunt Annie and Uncle Jim was when they lived in West Asheville. Going to their house was always a treat. Aunt Annie prayed many prayers over my life and that of my children and family!!! I know that God answered them each and everyone.The years she spent with Dad in his church were priceless. I am so glad that I have those meemories to carry on to the next generations behind her. Shannon, Jennifer, Ryan, Amber, Caleb, Katie and Bri’anna all loved her as well. They each send their love and prayers to you all. She will be dearly missed by us all. Thank you for letting us be a part of her homegoing on Sunday. We love you all so much.
Tammy, Mark and children
Dear Bruce and Suzi and family,
I am so thankful for having the opportunity to have had Annie in my life. She was so good to Bob and I! I know I could always count on her prayers for Bob and my children. We are so sorry for your loss, but I know Annie is very happy now with her loved ones in heaven. We all know that she was ready to go.
Love,
Betty, Chad, Jeff and Jeffrey Swayngim
BRUCIE, SUZIE Q, BOMBIE, AND BLUE EYES:
WAS SO SAD TO HEAR FROM DONNA THAT GRANNY HAD PASSED, ONLY SAD FOR A SECOND THOUGH CAUSE I KNOW GRANNYS WITH GOD, BET SHES ALREADY FOUND GRANGRAN AND IM SURE LIGHTING UP HEAVEN WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE. I WAS BLESSED TO BE CLOSE TO YOUR SPECIAL FAMILY GROWING UP, SHE AND GRANGRAN ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, CHRISTMAS PARADES AND RUNNING THROUGH ACE, SUCH HAPPY AND GOOD MEMORIES. SAD FOR YOUR LOSS, AND PROUD FOR GRANNYS GAIN. YOU’RE ALL IN MY PRAYERS, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. IM RIGHT HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING!
TERRI LYNNE FOX
I am keeping the Smith’s in my heart and prayers. Annie Jo was a very special person in my heart.
Sherry Smith Dickerman
Im sorry to hear about Annie Jo. She was a cousin of mine and my father Howard Gibson, who is now also passed away, which shared many fond memories.
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Smith. She was a cousin of mine and my father Howard Gibson, which often told how much of a good Christian lady she was. They grew up together and when I was born, named me after her. Im sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.