Flora Mae Smith

Flora Mae Smith, age 101, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 03, 2015. She was born in Horry County, SC on February 11, 1914 to the late John Stokes Smith and Claudia Frye Smith. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles Smith; one daughter, Ann Ratcliff; her son, Walter Viverette; three sisters, Elberta Dawes, Winnie Bizzell, and Elwood Holmes; and her five brothers, Gilbert Smith, Gordon Smith, Billy Smith, Donald Smith and Delwin Smith. A woman of strong will and faith, Flora Mae was a devout Christian whose faith could not be broken. A lifelong member of Ridgecrest Worship Center, formally known as South Rocky Mount Church of God, she was the oldest living active member of the Eastern North Carolina Church of God. An iconic member of the Church, Flora Mae instilled her love for God and for the Church in each of her precious children leaving behind a legacy to follow. In addition to her faith, she as well carried a strong work ethic, retiring first from Schotland Mills after 45 years of service and later retired from Baxter-Kelly after another 8 years of devotion. She was a loving mother, the center core of her family, and an inspiration to her friends and those who knew her. Always the one to take care of her family, Flora Mae ensured everyone was taken care of and raised her family to take care of each other. She enjoyed the company of her children and grandchildren and especially cherished the moments her family came together to share meals and special occasions. Flora Mae had a smile that could light up any room and brighten any day. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Joyce Smith Davis of Rocky Mount and Faye Gardner of Virginia Beach, VA; her sons, Howard Smith and his wife, Jill, of Rocky Mount, Jerry Smith and his wife, Mary Ruth, of Fuquay Varina and Michael Smith and his wife, Eula, of Whitakers; a daughter-in-law, Sonya Viverette of Rocky Mount; and a sister, Ernestine Maynard of Hickory. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her dear special friend, Romona Joyner of Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Worship Center Building Fund, 1120 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. A funeral service will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Ridgecrest Worship Center, 1120 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC, with Pastor Kelly Shope and Flora Maes son, Reverend Jerry Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Ridgecrest Worship Center. A burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Sunday 4/5, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Service Location Not Available Sunday 4/5, 7:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804