Lorie Jean Smith, age 61

Lorie Jean Smith, age 61, of Ellenboro passed awaymSaturday, September 10, 2022.

Lorie was born November 17, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Elmer Martin Beam and Angelina Orlando Beam. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Lorie was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Beam and four infant children.

Left to cherish fond memories include her husband of 42 years, Albert Smith; brothers Joe Beam (Jeannie) of Troy, MI and Steven Beam of Palm Springs, CA; sister-in-law Jan Norman (Van) of Ellenboro; several nephews and niece and one great nephew.

A memorial graveside service was held September 15 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Mills officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.