Emily Smith Obituary

Age - 81

September 11, 2023

Bladenboro, NC

Emily Ann Hughes Smith, 81, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollan and Alma Bowen Hughes. Emily leaves behind her husband, Bobby Smith, of the home; son; Mark Owens and wife Laura of Arnold, MD; daughters: Renae Taylor and husband Roger of Lumberton, Amanda Anderson and husband Steve of Bladenboro, Leigh Deaver and husband Pete of Bladenboro, Kimberly Chafin and husband Keith of Hartsville, SC; brothers: Mitchell Hughes and wife Patsy of Bladenboro, Harold Hughes and wife Erma of Lumberton; sisters: Helen Petrucelli of Fayetteville, Nancy Sykes of Lumberton, Mary Eliason and husband Richard of Burlington; grandchildren: Lexia Turner and husband Rashawn, Chris Owens and wife Anna, Cory Hester and wife Leann, Jordan Hester, Nicholas Peavy, Owen Peavy and wife Tyler, Kassidy Leonard and husband Chris, Noah and Eric Deaver, Scott Anderson and wife Tiffany, Kinsley and Kullen Chafin; great-grandchildren: Hollyn Hester, Riley Hester, Ella Grace and Hudson Leonard, Emmie and Alex Peavy, Helena and Kylie Owens. Emily made a lot of sacrifices for her family. She worked three jobs to support her children. She always put others begore herself, but she loved her family most of all, especially the grandkids and great grandkids. She took pleasure in cooking the best cakes and biscuits for her family. Emily enjoyed singing in her church choir and as long as she was able loved to spend time with her family at the beach and in the mountains with her sisters. As long as she was physically able, Emily cooked every Sunday for her family. Emily was proud of her heritage. She was raised by Godly parents, who were both ministers. Emily made it her life’s mission to be the best mother in the world and she succeeded. The family will receive friends from 1:45pm - 2:45pm on Tuesday, September 12th at New Light Church. Service following at 3pm with Reverend Cory Hester and Reverend Dale Hester. Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery in Bladenboro.

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