Sara "Sally" Foster Smith

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September 26, 1944 ~ February 17, 2025

Born in: Franklin County, Ohio
Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

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Sara “Sally” Carolyn Foster Smith, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John F. Foster and Edna Bratten Foster.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John P. Smith; her children, Jason Smith and Kim Elliott; and two brothers, Sidney Foster and David Foster.

Sally was beautiful inside and out. She was a hard worker. After she left teaching she continued to volunteer and encourage everyone. Her community was blessed because of her.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Groce United Methodist Church.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

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Celebration of Life: February 24, 2025 2:00 pm

Groce United Methodist Church
954 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)298-7647

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. For the family of my precious friend .,may you experience the constant comfort of God’s love and peace.

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  2. Sally was sunshine and smiles, lovely and always willing to listen, an amazing educator and an elegant hostess, a rescuer of plants and people and a child of God. Although we didn’t see each other often, I am so glad I was blessed by her friendship & my son was gifted with her talent for teaching. She will be missed by so many who loved her!

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  3. I only had the privilege of knowing Sally for a short time, but was blessed to have been given that opportunity. What a precious, wonderful lady she was! Sally was pretty, she was smart, and she was good.She will be remembered, and never forgotten. We rejoice that the greatest victory over death is the promise of eternal life. May she rest in peace as her legacy lives on.

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  4. As I reviewed the mental slideshow of my experience knowing Sally over 45 years, there is one constant. A smile. Sometimes there was a classic Sally giggle with it. Sometimes a nice word. And even when she wasn’t too pleased with me, there was a sort of a smile. When John brought me home for dinner soon after I started working for him, Sally took me in and always had room for me. When my son was born and my wife had to go back to the hospital, Sally took charge of Stephen. So many memories of a caring, loving woman that will stay with me forever.

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  5. I’ve known Sally for 52 years. Distance separated us most of that time, yet the connection never faded. We always stayed in touch. Her most recent text was to “dear friend” and that’s certainly who she was to me. There’s more to mention certainly but no words sufficient to fully express my condolence to John and the family. Peace to you.

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  7. It seems that Sally was always smiling! She was a wonderful person who spread love and cheer to those around her.

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  9. Ron and I have so many memories. On a steamy July 1984 afternoon we first met Sally when she, John and their daughter Kim stopped by our rental house to welcome us to Fayetteville As typical for the Smiths they invited us to join in a cook out at their house later that day. The first of many meals and gatherings where Sally shared her hosting, culinary and entertainment talents. Sally never met a stranger. Sally was strong, brave, hopeful and a tireless worker. We enjoyed a special reconnection with Sally and John when we moved to Waynesville 9 years ago. Sally often shared the latest happenings with her adult children and their families as well as her church. We admire John and Sally for their strong and loving marriage, enjoying so many common interests. She and I had great conversations, fun outings and lunches, just the two of us. Our last was just in December, a fun lunch and shopping excursion in Waynesville to prepare for her and John’s Christmas visit to their daughter Kim and family in Utah. We had such a great time together. I will truly miss her friendship. It was obvious she loved being a grandmother. Our hearts are grateful their children and grandchildren recently had spent enjoyable time together with both Sally and John. Jason and his family for a week after the storm this fall then Kim and her family at Christmas. May God Bless Your Soul Sally. We are greatful for your friendship and for all you did to make the world a better place. Your memory will remain in our hearts forever. Peace, Ron and Eva Hansen

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