Susan Cothran Smith

SUSAN COTHRAN SMITH Susan Cothran Smith, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Trinity Grove. Daughter of the late William Benjamin Cothran and Sue Blake Cothran, Susan was born June 26, 1925, and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina. Susan was deeply involved in the life, work, and ministry of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church for 67 years. She served as an ordained Elder, sang in the choir, and was an Honorary Life Member of the Women of the Church. She had also served as President of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. Susan is survived by her husband of 67 years, Benjamin Henry Smith, Jr; daughters Suellen Lippincott Foust and husband John, and Marilyn Smith Adams and husband Lee, all of Raleigh, NC; grandson Jeremy Neil Adams and wife Michelle of Clayton, NC, and great-granddaughters Kathryn and Victoria Adams. Also surviving is her brother, William Benjamin Cothran, Jr., of Burlington, NC. Susan was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Cothran Harrison, of McLean, VA, and Augusta Cothran Fulmer, of Columbia, SC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2015 at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. A reception time will follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401. Online condolences www.andrewsmortuary.com