
Patricia Gail "Janice" Smith
Obituary
Patricia Gail “Janice” Smith, 75, of Ash, NC died Monday, November 4, 2024, in the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick surrounded by her family.
Born on May 12, 1949, in Columbus County she was the daughter of the late Daniel Edgar Long and Lela Mae Canady Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son Larry Gene Gore and brother Thurl Long.
Ms. Janice was an active and faithful member of Soldier Bay Baptist Church, were she served in many positions in helping the church to grow.
Surviving are her husband, Walter Danny Smith; sons Ricky Smith (Victoria) of Shallotte, NC and Timmy Smith (Heather) of Ash, NC; a brother Virgil Long (Vivian) of Nakina, NC; sisters Kay Limon (George) of Supply, NC and Doris Duering of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; grandchildren Tanner Smith (Molly) and Allyson Smith; along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 2:30PM in the Soldier Bay Baptist Church, (3905 Whiteville Rd NW, Ash, NC 28420) officiated by the Reverend Jason L. Benton. Burial will follow in the Azor James Smith Family Cemetery, (3166 Longwood Road NW, Ash, NC 28420).
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials be made to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick (955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422) in Ms. Janice’s name.
Serving as pallbearers are Don Smith, Edward Smith, Michael D. Long, Jamie Willetts, Brian Duering, and Greg Limon.
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