Irene Jones Smith
May 31, 1930 ~ March 28, 2006
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Asheville, NC
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Irene Jones Smith, 75, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John and Elzie McElrath Jones and was also preceded in death by her husband Herbert “Bud” Smith, who went to be with the Lord in 1997. She attended Freedom Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane Snyder and her husband Dale; a son, Ricky Smith and his wife Pam; a sister, Nell Freeman, all of Asheville; five grandchildren, Scotty Gerukos, Crystal Maltry and her husband Brian, Jonathan Smith, Stephanie Walker, Matthew Smith and one great-granddaughter, Gracie Walker.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Freedom Baptist Church with the Revs. Enoch Ball, Everette Haney and Keith Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.
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I love you mamaw!!! We ALL are going to miss you so much. But you are in Heaven with papaw and Betty having a good time watching over all of us. We love you!!!!!!!
Diane, Ricky and Family,
May GOD give you all strength in your time of sorrow. You guys had a wonderful Dad and Mom. They were always caring and willing to help others. They sure did help ken and myself in our earlier years, your Dad would bring things out of his garden when we lived in the little house. Always had a kind word for everyone. They will be missed, but just remember that Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. I’m sure they are rejoicing together right now. If there is anything we can do just let us know. We Love you all.
DEAR RICK DIANE AND FAMILY,SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.SHE WAS A JOY TO KNOW.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Our family condolences on the loss of Irene. She has gone to a better place and awaits you there. Her family was important to her and we extend to each of you our sorrow on the loss of such a loved one.