Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

Obituary For Florence Smith

Florence Smith, 76 of 5252 Sunset Lake Road in Holly Springs, NC passed on January 6, 2018 at the home. Florence leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Charlie Smith; two sons, Andre Lynell Smith, of the home, and Charles Edward Smith (Felecia), Holly Springs, NC; three grandchildren, Kenneth D. Smith, Lynell R. Smith and Lyric McLean, all of Holly Springs, NC; two great-grandsons, Cameron and Ny’Julian; sister, Martha Deale (Sidney), Salisbury, MD; sister-in-law, Denise Farrar (Terry), Cary, NC; brother-in-law, Chester Smith (Margie), Holly Springs, NC; aunt, Magnolia Blackmon, Clayton, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and special dear friends. Preceding Florence in death are: her son, Kenneth Earl Smith; mother, Ferlia Lillian Vinson; brother, Leonard Vinson; two sisters, Ernestine V. Sanders and Barbara Moore; and one aunt, Bernice Clark.

Visitation: 12:00 -7:00 pm Friday, January 12, 2018 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Wake: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Augustine AME Church in Clayton, NC

Funeral will be held 2:30 pm Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Augustine AME Church, 405 E. Stallings Street in Clayton, NC 27520

Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery in Clayton, NC 27520

Guest Book

There is no greater hurt, than that of losing a love one to death. We all look forward to the day when Jesus do away with death .(Revelation 21:3,4.) He has promise that we can see our love one again.(John: 5:28,29)

- Evelyn jones

Praying for You and Your family Charles.

- James and Janet Holmes

Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family at this time. Will never forget the good times we had at Austin Quality Foods

- Lola/ and Audrey judd

Charlie I am so sorry for your Loss. Florence and I had so much fun working together at Almay. I am praying for you and your Family. Catherine Holland

- Catherine Holland

To the Smith Family, I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories of Mrs. Florence.

- Pastor Jeff and Daphne Powell

May God comfort the family at this time,and forever,we are part of the Hinton street familiy.

- The Lee family, Vicky Sondra and Terry

Sorry I heard about Florence. Remembing her also from Almay. God bless your family.

- Brenda

My sincere condolences to the Smith and Vinson family. Remember you from playing in the school yard. May God' bring your family peace and resolve through the many Warm and Joyful Memories your presence left with them.

- Bobby L, Sanders

CHARLIE, ANDRE', TOOT SO SORRY WE COULD NOT BE WITH YOU TODAY! OUR LOVE, PRAYERS, AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU,

- BETTY & BERNARD CORBIN

I am truly sorry for the loss and pain that the Smith family and friends are feeling because of losing Ms. Florence recently in death. Most of us have had to endure the sorrow of losing a loved one in death. What helped me the most was prayer and faith in God's promises like found here at 1 Corinthians 15: 26 and it tells us: 'And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.' Isaiah 33:24 guarantees us: 'And no resident will say 'I am sick,' ever again. God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises, including the resurrection. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but we are all guaranteed a resurrection. (John 5:28, John 6:40, John 11:23-25, Acts 24:15, Job 14:14-15) Also, Titus 1: 2 tells us this promise of a resurrection: 'is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago.' Isaiah 26:19 'Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life.' Isaiah 25:8 'He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it.' For more comforting scriptures please visit: http://bit.ly/1K38EFt. It has given me hope, strengthened my faith and helped me find the answer to Why? I know it will do the same for you. John 17:3 Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:18 Again, the family is in my prayers and I offer my heartfelt condolences. Feel free to contact me if you wish at my email address; myranj@centurytel.net I pray you will find comfort reading the above scriptures in your personal Bible and to please watch this beautiful video (song 144) entitled 'Keep Your Eyes on the Prize' https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO or watch this short, faith strengthening video: 'Can The Dead Really Live Again?' https://vimeo.com/232445509 You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

- Julie Jarmon