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Obituary For MOTHER CORA INGRAM SMITH
Mother Cora Lee Smith, daughter of the late Talbert and Ethel Smith Ingram, was born on February 1st , 1941 in Anson County. She departed this world on Sunday July 20th, 2025 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union.
Mother Cora worked for Dawson in Wadesboro, NC for over 30 years. True dedication!
At the young age of 24, Cora gave her life to the Lord and joined Piney Grove Holiness Church where she served on the Deacon Board. She later joined Morning Sar Redeemed Church of God under the leadership of her baby brother, the late Elder Carl Ingram. She was a faithful mother and deaconess of Morning Star! Spreading love and compassion to anyone that she encountered. She served Morning Star faithfully – from cooking & feeding countless times to gracing us with her moving hymns.
Mother Cora was preceded in death by her husband, the late Nathaniel Smith; whom she spent over 30 years together; her eldest sister, ESallie Blankney; her baby sister, Bessie Lee Richardson; her baby brother, the late Elder Carl Ingram; her eldest daughter, Mary Ann Lindsey; her grand-daughter, Corteasha Smith; and her two brothers-in-law, Eddie Richadson and Roosevelt Blankney.
She leaves to cherish found memories and continue her legacy with her only living child, Brenda Little of Wadesboro, NC; a grandson, Carl Lindsey Jr. ( Fentress) of Charlotte, NC ; her 4 great-grandchildren – Breanna Ingram, Keevon Ingram, Sh’mya Ingram and Carl Lindsey III all of Wadesboro, NC ; her nephews, James Richadson of Wadesboro, NC, Roosevelt Blankney of Charlotte, NC, Rodney Richadson (Renee) of Sanford, NC, and Robert Blankney of Charlotte, NC; her only niece, Shavon Richardson of Wadesboro NC; her two sisters-in-law, Effie Ingram of Wadesboro, NC and Ruby Sturdivant of Lilesville, NC; her beloved cat, Simon (Nek Nek); a special godchild, Sandra Manigault (Wayne) of Greensboro, NC and a host of cousins, church family & friends, godchildren, neighbors, and everything in between.
The Homegoing Services will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of Morning Star Redeemed Church of God Cemetery, Lilesville, North Carolina.
The public viewing will be on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.
The family visitation will be on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 3:30-4:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the Richardson residence, 415 NC 742 South, Wadesboro, NC from 4:00-7:00pm.
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On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you comfort in your time of mourning. 🕊️
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Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead I been knowing Ms Cora lee every since we use to live down on the river as we would call it we grew up as family and my Grandma Vancie lee Ingram and Ms Cora lee was two peas in a pod always canning and freezing food may they both continue to RIP
Forever loved and Never forgotten. Our deepest sympathies to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Terence, Natona, Na'La, & Katherine Brown
We are sending our heartfelt condolences and praying God strengthen the family at this time.
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My condolences to the family praying 🙏 RIP Mrs Cora Lee you will be truly missed
So sorry for the loss of your loving Mother she will be miss. We send you our condolences to the family. We enjoy her when she came too our Church service, sing her song (I'm so glad that the Lord had kept me.)in her slow way. Love you Brenda!! hang in there God got you and your family
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Cora. I have known her all my life and she was my mother's best friend. She was such a Christian woman. Remember the good times you had with her. She is resting with God and Mary Ann and Tish. Love yall. ❤️
Rest on in Jesus auntie l love you and going to miss those sweet potatoes pies that you made for me
Our Condolences to the family of Mrs. Cora Ingram Smith. She and our Sister "Emma Rorie Smith" were Dear Friends. She will be greatly missed.. We are sorry for your loss...
PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. RAMSEY'S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD, WADESBORO, N.C.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
