ROCKINGHAM — Alice Gloria (Thompson) Smith, 75, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter’s home Friday, April 16, 2021.
A native of Richmond County, she was born Aug. 5, 1945, a daughter of the late Lacy and Inez Campbell Thompson.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Tony Smith; and two brothers, Danny and Bobby Thompson.
She devoted her life’s work to her family as a homemaker. She also served as custodian and secretary of her church, New Hope Freewill Baptist, where she was a member for most of her life. In her leisure time, she enjoyed word search puzzles.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of almost 57 years, Jerry Roger Smith; two daughters, Allison Pence (Freddie) and Crystal Jenks (Kenny), both of Rockingham; two grandchildren, Raven Pence and Brittany Bates (Brandon); a great-grandchild, McKenna Bates, plus one “on-the-way;” a brother, Richard Thompson (Penny) of Oklahoma; and a sister, Donna Almond (Larry) of Albemarle.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church.
Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted online at www.carterfuneral.net.
(Note: Service information added after the funeral.)
