Wednesday, February 28, 2024 9:25 am

Constance Gayle Marie Smith, 72, of Lake Lure, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

A native of Fort Worth Texas, Gaye was the daughter of the late Francis John and Bonnie Ruth Shumate Marshall. She was an accomplished artist, having attended Art School in London. She retired as a technician for an optical shop.

Left to cherish her memories are her twin sons, Craig Smith and wife Kiran and Stewart Smith and wife Meryem; daughter, Lauren Alexandra Campbell and husband Moloy; two grandchildren, sisters, Bonnie Dale Bittle and husband John Lee, Kathleen Marshall Crocker and husband Larry Vann; one niece, one nephew, one great niece and one great nephew.

A family directed Memorial service was held February 24 at Grace Bible Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church, 813 US 64/74A Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com