Mallie Cole Smith

The Obituary
Sister Mallie Cole Smith was born on December 1,
1924 to the late Marion and Martha Snead Cole of
Johnston County. She departed this life on Thursday,
February 23, 2017. She attended Johnston County Public
Schools and was noted for her skills as a basketball
forward.
Mallie was married to the late Orlester Smith for
more than forty years. She was employed by K.R.
Edwards Tobacco Company. At an early age she became a
faithful member of Juniper Grove Disciple Church where
she was an usher for more than fifty years. Throughout
the community, Mallie was known as a quiet caring
person who was willing to help in any way possible. She
loved children, loved to laugh and was affectionately
called "Snook" by many of her friends and family. Her
presence in our family the Church and the community
will be truly missed.
Mallie was proceded in death by her loving father,
Marion Cole; her loving mother, Martha S. Cole; her
beloved husband, Orlester Smith; her sisters, Pearl
Sanders, Rose Cole, Annie Grant, and Allie C. Dublin,
who was her beloved twin. Mallie leaves to cherish her
memories: her loving nieces, Margie Cole, Joshlin
Williams(Rossie), Dean Ballentine, Alene King,
LaTanya Sanford (Ezell), Errica Funderburk (Marcus),
Joy McMillian (Tommie), and Shayla Akpona; her loving
nephews, Ron Gant (Cynthia), Edward Rodgers, Jeffrey
Rodgers (Lois), Rodney King, and Tavaris Williams
(Kimberly); and a host of other relatives and friends



Open Casket:
Sunday, February 26
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577


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Visitation:
Monday, February 27
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Juniper Grove Disciples Of Christ Church
5350 US Highway 301 S.
Four Oaks, NC 27524

Funeral Service:
Monday, February 27
11:30 AM
Juniper Grove Disciples Of Christ Church
5350 US Highway 301 S.
Four Oaks, NC 27524

Interment:
Monday February 27
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576