Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:20 am

Thelma Watkins Smith, 70, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021.

A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Lillie Watkins Andrews.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Derek G. Smith of the home; daughters, Shawna Mitchell (Daniel) of Enterprise, AL, Twanissa Burch (Von) of Forest City, Erica Jackson (Jerome) of Forest City, Mirinda Page of Forest City, Brooke Price of Rutherfordton; two grandchildren; brothers, Ralph Watkins (Winnie) of Forest City Sammy Watkins of Greensboro, Melvin Watkins of Forest City; sisters Lynetta Flint (Michael) of Greensboro, Tribby Watkins of Greensboro, Sandra Epps Watkins of Rutherfordton.

Graveside services were held at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.