Velvie Pearson Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Velvie Pearson Smith of Lenoir, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 16, 2025 at the age of 94. Velvie Pearson touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Glen Pearson and Martha Elizabeth Franklin Pearson; her husband Henry W. Smith; her siblings, John Glen Pearson Jr., James B Pearson, William "Jack" Pearson, Mae Deal Moses and Gladys E Pearson; and her granddaughter Doretha Milton.

She is survived by: her sister Alma Martin Crawley; her children, Jimmy W. Smith, Geraldine Milton and Rachel S Greer; her grandchildren, Jimmy W. Smith Jr., William J. Greer, Matthew Milton (Kim), Wallace Milton (Peggy), Elizabeth Erwin and Kathryn Gullett (Matt); her great grandchildren, Tristan Milton, Kody Milton, Travis (Brooke), Spencer, Jesse Bethea, Caleb Hall (Faith), Jacob Hall (Winter), Marcus Hall (Brett), Keaton Benfield, Jayden Masters, Anthonee Masters, Layne Gullett, Keira Billings, KyAnna Erwin, Keirston Billings, Kelsey Billings, Cheyanna Masters, Emisen Smith, Rowen Harden, McKenzie, Shaylee and Cheyenne; and her great great grandchildren, Nick, Harper, Aurora, Nova, Ava and Sapphyra.