Rachel Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Smith of West End, North Carolina, who passed away on April 26, 2021 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Milton Moses Belle and Clara Brown Belle; her siblings, Cyrus, Aaron Belle, Ella Bond and Eva "Katherine" Glover (Thomas); and her sons, Jeffrey Smith (Mildred) and Jason Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Jimmie Smith Jr. (Monique), Twyla Steamer (Jervis) and Mildred Smith; and her brothers, Rev. James Belle and Milton Belle (Julie). She is also survived by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
A private ceremony for the family only (due to Covid-19 public health guidance) will follow at 1 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Johnson C. Smith University, with a memo referencing the "Dr. Jeffrey A. Smith Endowed Scholarship" and attention to the Office of Institutional Advancement, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216.