Myrtle Smith Trent

Myrtle Smith Trent, 89, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax, Va. She was born February 10, 1920, in Henry County, a daughter of the late Nathan McGhee Smith and Mattie Clifton Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Floyd Thomas Trent; son, Thomas Wayne Trent; brothers, Ray Lee Smith, Gilmer Smith, Fred Smith; and sisters, Lucille Warren and Doris Rakes. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda Trent Riddle and husband, James R., of Galax, VA.; daughter-in-law, Rita Trent, of Lutz, Fla.; three grandchildren and spouses, James R. Riddle Jr. and wife, Margaret, of High Point, N.C., Paige Riddle Edwards and husband, Greg, of Waynesboro, Va., James Chadwick Trent and wife, Tiffany, of Sapphire, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred S. Tatum, of Ridgeway, Va.; sisters-in-law, Margie Smith and Billie P. Smith; several nieces and nephews plus a wonderful host of friends and neighbors. She was a dedicated wife and mother whose favorite hobbies were gardening, quilting and homemaking. Mrs. Trent was a longtime member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Jack Corvin officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated, however, those preferring memorial donations, please consider the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, SW, Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014, 540-989-2810,or the American Diabetes Assoc., 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219, 804-225-8038. Her family will be receiving friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com.