Irene Nash Smith
November 29, 1925 ~ March 23, 2002
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Irene Nash Smith, 76, of 176 Indian Branch Road, Candler, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in an Asheville hospital.
Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Paul O. and Bertha Price Nash and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith who died in 1988. She was retired from Square D and was a member of Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Peggy Plemmons of Canton, Sharon Brown of Candler, Carol George of Kings Mountain and Jackie Bryant of Liberty, SC; three sisters, Dorothy Smith, Reva Mullis and Shirley Penland; one brother, P.A. Nash; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday at Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church with the Revs. Tom Harding and Don Milstead officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 3 - 5 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church, 3 Fairmont Road, Candler, NC 28715.
DEAR FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF IRENE’S PASSING.I LOVED HER SO MUCH.SHE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.IT IS A JOY TO KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT SHE IS IN HEAVEN, REJOICING WITH JACK.MAY GOD BLESS AND BE NEAR YOU ALL IN THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
WE ARE VERY SORRY. WE WILL MISS HER DEARLY. MY SON MATT CUT HER GRASS FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO SWEET TO US.
Dear Jackie and Chloe,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Karen and Mark
Dear Peggy, Sharon, Carol and Jackie,
So sorry to hear the news of your Mother. Although we are far away and find few words of comfort, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Julie, Earl, Hannah and Cole
We are sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet lady. You will be in our thoughts.
OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU.IRENE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON AND LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER.SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.WE WILL MISS THAT WONDERFUL VOICE OF HERS AND HER LOVING SMILE
GILMER AND CHRIS BOYD
Peggy and family, our prayers are with you at this time. May God send his angels to hover ever near and may you find comfort in precious memories.
Dorothy and Family:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God keep you under His umbrella of peace and love. Leroy, Denny and family.
To all family:
I have known Ms. Irene my whole life. I have attended church with her my whole life. She was like my adoptive grandmother. I loved her very much, and I will continue to miss her essence in my life. However, I know that she is enjoying heaven with her Lord and Savior and with her beloved husband, Jack. May the Lord bless and be with you and your family.
Angie Derden
107 Rainbow Lane
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-5487
techchic@charter.net
Irene has impacted our lives in many ways,too numerious to list. We love her and will miss her. We are so glad to have lived next door to her. She was an inspriation to all she met. One day we will be togeather again.
Thinking about the family during this difficult time. Irene was a very respected member of the Square D family!
Dear Family,
We am so sorry for your loss, but rejoice with you at heaven’s gain. We were blessed to have Irene as our friend for a number of years. She was a very special sister in Christ. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Harold and Marie Corn