Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:44 pm

Hazel F. Smith, age 71, of Forest City, passed away November 10, 2021.

Hazel was born July 2, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Doc Bailey and Minnie Lee Bailey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bud and Weldon Bailey and sisters, Bessie Hicks, Louise Matthews, Rosalee Nunez, Dorothy Spicer and Grace West.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, John Smith (Tina) of Rutherfordton and Billy Sparks of Forest City; daughters, Crystal Wray (Johnny) of Ellenboro and Gladys Ledford of Spindale; sisters, Ann Brooks of Mooresboro and Gladys Wilson (Marshall) of Rutherfordton; a stepson, Charles Smith, Jr (Lavonda) of Marion; stepdaughters, Michelle Bradley (Bryan) of Polk County, Margie Beavers (Jackie) of Forest City and Maryann Smith of Forest City, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held November 15, 2021 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wayne Toney officiating.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.