Emily Lynn Smith
July 9, 1936 ~ October 16, 2015
Resided in:
Mt. Holly, NC
Emily Lynn Smith, 79, died Friday October 16th at her Asheville home.
Emily was the eldest child of George E. and Bernice Johnson Smith. She is survived by her brother Roger P. Smith, his wife Wilma Smith and her nieces Karon Peters and Sharon Eberly.
Emily was a long time employee and retiree of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance, Charlotte. She devoted much of her time to the First Presbyterian Church Belmont where she became a member in 1966. Emily served as a church elder, countless committees, a member of the choir and received the Lifetime Membership Award of Presbyterian Women. Emily also worked in the early organizing of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. She faithfully attended Montreat music and worship week and encouraged others to share the fellowship.
A private graveside service will be held Monday, October 19 at 1:30 pm at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard, 2840 Hendersonville Rd., Fletcher NC. 28732
Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 3:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Belmont, 102 South Central Ave., Belmont NC. 28012.
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Our thoughts and prayers go to Emily’s family as she was a dear friend and valued employee for so many years with us at Jefferson Pilot-Lowery Financial Group in Charlotte.
Aubrey and I were saddened to learn of Emily’s death. We enjoyed Emily and her niece here at the beach a few summers ago and corresponded every Christmas via cards.
Emily spoke highly of her nieces and families and told numerous stories about them with pride. She relished her vacations at the beach and holidays with family and spoke often of their love and attention.
Music and church were her other great loves and we know Emily will rest in peace with her heavenly choir.
Although I did not know your loved one, I know she was dear and beloved by you. John 5:28 – 29 speaks of the ‘resurrection hope’, a time of unspeakable joy when we can welcome back our loved ones. I hope as you read that scripture it brings you and your family comfort.
I just found out about Emily’s death and I am so sorry to hear this. We worked together at Jefferson Standard in Charlotte in the 70’s and had kept in touch over the years. I didn’t hear from her at Christmas and wondered why. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Ima Whitson Conroy
Spruce Pine, NC
I just learned of Emily’s death today through a friend who googled her name. I wish I had known of her death as I would have attended the memorial service. Emily and I worked together for many years at Jefferson Standard and had kept in touch since I left there in 1988. We shared a birthday, our Presbyterian faith and many great memories. My condolences to all of you.
Frances Campbell (fcampbell@carolina.rr.com)