Arletha Smith

Mrs. Arletha Smith, 90, of 103 Riverside Lane, Erwin, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Arletha McLean Smith, affectionately known as "Letha" was born October 9, 1931 in Erwin, NC. She departed this life on September 29, 2022 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters- Linda Smith of East Rutherford, NJ and Cynthia Smith of Durham, NC; grandchildren- Amon Elam and Khadira Peterson; one sister- Willie Mae McNeill (John) of Erwin, NC; three brothers in law- George A. Smith (Catherine), Benjamin F. Smith (Jessie) all of Erwin and Booker T. Smith (Cather) of Fayetteville, NC; three sisters-in-law, Anna Smith of Erwin, NC, Herlene Blount and Mildred Smith of Bunnlevel, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home- Dunn, Friday, October 7, 2022, from 1PM-5PM. Masks are required.

Public viewing will be held at Oak Grove AME Zion Church, Erwin, Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 12PM- 12:55PM.

Funeral Service will be held at Oak Grove AME Zion Church, Erwin, Saturday, October 8, 2022 @ 1PM, following the guidelines of the church for entrance and capacity.

Interment will follow in the Riverside Community Cemetery, Erwin.

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