Zettie Belle Smith, 75, of Whiteville, NC, formerly of New Haven, departed this life December 8, 2009. She was the widow of Bishop Charles Smith, Sr.
Born in Nakina, NC, March 27, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Zettie A. Gore Smith.
Mrs. Smith was employed at U.S. Repeating Arms for numerous years as a Machine Operator.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Edith Daphine Fortes (Stephan), Carole Annette Smith and Vivian Dildy (Larry); sons, Charles Smith, Jr. (Bettie), Samuel Smith (Ophelia), and Bishop Vincent Leroy Smith (Yvette); a stepdaughter, Dorothea Byrams; a brother, Jesse O. Smith; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
A celebration of Mrs. Smith's life and legacy will be held Monday, December 14, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. at Morning Star Freewill Holiness Church, 125 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 8:00-10:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
