Frances Smith, 80 of Fuquay-Varina NC passed on September 1, 2020 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh NC. Frances leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Raymond Lee Smith, Sr.; two children, Raymond Lee (Alice) Smith, Jr., of Raleigh, NC and Julia Michelle Smith of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Raina Smith of Czech Republic; Jeremy (Rachel) Smith of Charlotte, NC, Jenna Smith of Raleigh, NC, and Aaron Smith of Raleigh NC; one greatgrandson Josiah Berne Smith, son of Jeremy and Rachel; her siblings; Elijah Blalock, Jr., of Raleigh, Luvenia B. ( Eddie Sr.) Jones of Flora, MS, Reverend Samuel Blalock of Raleigh, NC, Sarah B. (Ruffin) O’Neal of Garner, NC, Brenda B. (Frankie Sr.) Moody of Dunn, NC, Fate Shirley (Wilbert) Dunston of Garner, NC, and Antoinette Belinda Blalock of Raleigh, NC; brother-in-law, William (Carolyn) Smith, Sr., of Raleigh, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Viewing: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, September 7, 2020 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Montlawn Cemetery, 2911 S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh, NC 27610.

Please wear a MASK if you will be attending the visitation or graveside service.