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.
Raymond and the Blalock Family, Thanking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. Elder Pearlie Jackson Thompson.
Sending to the family. Janice Johnson Durr
My condolences to the Smith family for your loss. I met and worked with Ms. Frances many years ago and she was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I pray GOD will continue to bless you and hold your hand during this time of sorrow and please know that you all are in my prayers. May GOD continue to bless you all. Much Love, Debbie Richerson
We are deeply sorry for your lost. Richard and Linetta Morring,
Mr. Raymond and Family, My family and I send truly heartfelt condolences as you mourn the passing of Mrs. Francis. I met her many years ago at a place of employment then again in fellowship at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church. My daughter Veronica, was especially fond of her and that sentiment was mutual. May the Lord grant you sweet memories and peace in time. Annie Collins
Condolences to Frances Smith's Family. Our love and prayers are with you. Rosalyn Myers and Family.
My prayers goes out to the Smith and Blalock family. Frances and I attended school and graduated together. She always was a quiet and gentle person, with a beautiful smile. I loved that about her, because she never changed, even throughout the years I would see her and she would have that same Spirit of kindness and love. Family, May God forever keep you in perfect peace, because God has chosen one of His most beautiful flowers to come home to be with Him. Rev. Cora O'Neal Thompson and Deacon Henry Thompson
My prayers and thoughts are with the Raymond Smith family. From William, Carolyn, William Jr. Dwain ,and Donovan Smith
Sending condolences to Trustee Raymond and the entire family of sis Francis, she had a warm heart and a great smile and she loved her family dearly. She shall be greatly missed may you find comfort in knowing God will take care of you. S Hodges
To Brother Raymond Smith and Family: On behalf of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church we extend our condolences to you. Our hearts are heavy at the loss of Sister Frances. She was a very active and faithful Prayer Warrior and Intercessor. We will truly miss hearing her prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Sister Enid Robinson
To Raymond and the Blalock family, it is with love and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during your time of bereavement. Please take comfort in God's Word tat assures is, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," 2 Corinthians 4:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:1 which states, "For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Love Minister Earnestine Spires and family from Bentonia, Mississippi
To Raymond and The Blalock family it is with love and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during your time of bereavement. Please take comfort in God's Word that assures is, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," 2 Corinthians 4:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:1 which states, " For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Love Minister Earnestine Spires and family from Yazoo, Mississippi.
Condolences to the Smith Family.Know that we are praying for you!!!
The Garner Family
The people we love continue to live in our hearts and our memories because our love for them never dies. May you find peace and joy in her memories. Our prayers are with you. Love, The Blalock Family Reunion Comm.
Raymond and family please accept my deepest condolences. I pray you are surrounded in love and peace during this very difficult time. Clarence (Leo) and I loved you both dearly.
Trustee Raymond and family, We will certainly miss Frances. You are in our prayers. James and Yvonne Highsmith
We are very sorry for the loss of Francis and we are Praying that God will give you strength In the days to come we love you and we are here for you. Ronnie and Betty Hyman
We are praying for you. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in the time of trouble. We deeply care for you and send our condolences.
Pastor Ben & Dr. Elgean McCullers
My deepest condolences to your family in the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and continue to strengthen you during this time. You and your family are in my prayers. ---Cornette Cheatham
To the Smith family with love. Elizabeth Booker & Family
Sending my sincere condolences!!
To the family of Frances Smith, how sorry I was to hear of her passing.What a kind and gentle spirited soul. May God comfort you at this difficult time. Keeping the family in prayer. Mamie Mckoy Richardson, New Providence Church Family
To Brother Raymond Smith and family: On behalf of the Women's Ministry at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church and the Noon Day Bible Study, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you. Our hearts were saddened to hear of our dear sister's transition, however, we rejoice in knowing that she was a faithful worker of the Lord and is therefore resting from her labors. It is our prayer that God will sustain and comfort you in so deep a loss. "Whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." Sorrowfully submitted, Reverend Dr. Mary M. Heggie
With deepest sympathy at the loss of Frances. May God bless the family and lean on Him, He will help you through this difficult time. Helen Stephens Sneed, Clarice Stephens Banks, Ervin Louis Stephens, and Dr. Walter Stephens, Jr.
We extend condolences to The family of Frances Smith. Frances was always a joy to have in one's presence. She loved her family and the Lord. She will be missed by many. We pray that God continues blessing you through these difficult times. Calvin, Rosa, Michael, Willie and Gerlene.
We are praying for the family and send our condolences. Pastor Valissa Moore Reaping the Harvest Christian Church.
Raymond & The Blalock Family, our condolences and prayers are with all family members about the loss of your love one. We are both saddened about Frances. We want you to know that our thoughts will be with you during the days and weeks ahead. God will tenderly comfort you. He will give you the strength to endure. II Corinthians 1:7 God Bless you all. Love, Cornelius & Mildred M. Cheatham.
So sorry to hear about your loss of Frances Smith. To the family, may God give you strength to get through this difficult time. God bless all of you. Dennis and Shirley Morgan
Raymond,It is with deep Sympathy and tenderness of heart that we your friends,Phillip and Janice send you these words to express to you our sincere Sympathy for you in the death of you beloved wife Frances,we have been friends for such a long time,May God Bless you and give you strength and courage. LOVE YOU,GOD BLESS.
Praying for the Smith family. I always enjoyed seeing Miss Francis working in her yard.
Jill please accept my sincerest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you. Tanyon Rainey (Tan)
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