Rebecca-Smith-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby

Rebecca A Smith

Jun 24, 1938 - Oct 27, 2025

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Becky's warmth and sense of humor was like a magnet. Rest in peace dear cousin.

Kim, Cecil and family, Becky was one of the sweetest, most beautiful inside and out I've ever met. I remember her fixing lunch for us and I made sure I had the recipes. I've made a thousand of her buttermilk pies and mayonnaise muffins. She was just one of those people that no matter what she did it was perfect and she made it look so easy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace.

We sure going to kiss the gathering at ocean isle and Christmas time

Becky, you were a wonderful and dear friend. RIP. My condolences to the family.

Becky was a beautiful person whom I have long known and respected. I worked for years with her late husband, Loyd Smith, at the Metropolitan, and I observed how proud he was of her. He adored Becky. His words about her were always kind. Becky was full of life and livened the office when she dropped by. It hurts to lose her as a member of our extended MetLife family. She also served this community with her involvement in volunteer service as long as she was able. Much love to all her...

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Rebecca's Obituary

Rebecca “Becky” Arey Smith, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, NC on October 27, 2025. Born in Shelby, NC on June 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ward Hunter Arey, Jr.  and Mildred Cline Arey Vaughn. A 1956 graduate of Shelby High School, Becky...

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