Elizabeth Smith Cartee, age 87

Elizabeth Smith Cartee, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

Born June 25, 1929 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Charlie E. Smith and Lottie Bivens Smith. She worked in the textile industry for forty years and later as a car transporter. Elizabeth was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to Blue Grass Music, going to dances and "looking good."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Broadus West and second husband, Eulus Cartee; one grandson; three brothers, Grover, Fred and Buddy Smith; three sisters, Ozel Ensley, Ola Mae Murray and Annabelle Swicegood.

Survivors include one son, Archie West and wife, Rose Marie of Rutherfordton; two granddaughters; one grandson; brother, Joe Smith and wife, Marie of Bostic; sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Bostic. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted at Green Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Hutchins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund, 1941 US 64-74A, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.