Dorris Walker Smith, age 94

Dorris Walker Smith, age 94 of Forest City died Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Dorris was born in Rutherford County July 25, 1929, and was a daughter of the late Edmon S. Walker, Sr., and Mattie Mae Trout Walker.

A lifelong resident of the county, she was raised in the Providence Methodist Church and in recent years attended Avondale Methodist Church and was active in the Caroleen Methodist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. "Bill" Smith, her sons, Thomas Lynn Smith, and Terry Michael Smith as well as her brothers, Ted Walker, Gene Walker, E.S. Walker, Jr. and sisters, Margaret Moore, Eloise Keeter and Sarah Clayton.

Survivors include her sons, Charles William Smith and wife Teresa of Forest City, Rickie Gene Smith and wife Ann of Mooresboro, Timmie Lee Smith and wife Becky of Forest City, her daughter-in-law, Debra Burgess Smith of Forest City, seven grandchildren, as well as great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held February 28 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Michael Harrill and Rev. Robert Hodges officiating.

Memorials may be made in her memory to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.