Rubye McCall Smith

Rubye Smith (83) gently passed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 10, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.

Rubye Marie McCall was born January 23, 1937 in Candler, NC. Rubye was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Mildred McCall and by her precious baby grandson, Bailey Griffin Smith.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Glen Dale Smith; two beloved sons, Johnny Glenn Smith (Cassandra), of Fairview, and Marc Allen Smith, of Swannanoa; her cherished granddaughters; Marissa Lynn Smith, of Fairview, Miranda Glynn Smith, of Statesville, and Noelle Smith, of Black Mountain; her adorable great-granddaughter, Naya Rowan Fair, of Black Mountain; her sister, Vera Mae Robinson, of Candler; and her nephews and their families.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Candler High School in 1954. She worked at the Asheville Merchants Association for many years. Rubye was a life-long member of Pole Creek Baptist Church and participated in many activities in the church. She touched many hearts while serving there. She traveled with her Air Force husband, Glen, living in many places in the United States and in Germany. Their family came back home to Candler to settle down.

She was an avid reader, gardener and loved to make creative cards for her family and friends. She loved football as long as the NC State Wolfpack or the Dallas Cowboys were playing. She had a special fondness for angels. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Rubye will be greatly missed by her family, church, and friends, especially Laura Trull, and Judy & Ralph White.

Rubye was lovingly honored and remembered in a private family service officiated by Pastor Dennis Thurman and laid to rest at Snow Hill Cemetery in Candler on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in loving memory of Rubye to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.