- Date Of Birth: January 20, 1929
- Date Of Death: March 20, 2023
- State: North Carolina
Laverne Sophronia Whitley Smith, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home.
Laverne was born January 20, 1929 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late D.P. Whitley and the late Emma Hinson Whitley.
She was also preceded in death by infant son, Nelson Smith and brother, John D. Whitley.
Survivors include husband of 75 years, Curtis H. Smith of the home; children, Joey (Kathy) Smith, Jana (Hunt) Gwyn, and Jera (Chris) Norwood; grandchildren, Jennifer Eudy, Jessica (Brian) Blackburn, Justin Eudy, Mallory Smith, Abby Smith, and Laven Norwood; great-grandchildren, Bayleigh, Dillon, Allie, and Emily; sister-in-law, Maxzelle Whitley.
The Smith family would like to express special thanks to Atrium Hospice, especially Suzanne McCarver and Kaye Lowery.
