Alphadine Smith Thrift

Alphadine Smith Thrift obituary, Burkeville, VA

Alphadine Smith Thrift

Alphadine Thrift Obituary

Visit the Puckett Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift on 2025-10-20 in Burkeville VA. Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift was born on 1928-06-01 in Rockbridge VA. She worked for the GBC Art department and enjoyed Antiques, sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She had impeccable taste and was talented beyond measure in anything she pursued. She is survived by Sibling: Lula M Harris Children: Robert "Bobby" Smith III (Anita), Larry Smith, Karen Mayton (David) Grandchildren: Robert "Rocky" Smith, Wendy Smith (Jason), Andrew Mayton (Wendy), Andrea Etheridge (Timothy) Xavier Smith, Cyrus Hufham, Eliette Mayton, Timothy Etheridge III, Jacob Etheridge . She was preceded in death by Parents: Cyrus McCormick and Mary Etta Thacker Husbands: Robert G Smith and Henry B Thrift Siblings: Roger McCormick, Roy McCormick, Vivian M Adcock, Blanche M Tolley, Cyrus McCormick Jr, Virginia Fox. Funeral services will be held on Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery graveside Wednesday October 22, 2025 2:00 PM . Memorials may be made to In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Burkeville Volunteer Fire and Rescue or your favorite charity.

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Puckett Funeral Home, Inc.

115 Covington Ct, Farmville, VA 23901

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