Blanche Parrott Smith

Blanche Parrott Smith obituary

Blanche Parrott Smith

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13

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Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory

221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

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Blanche Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory on Feb. 11, 2026.
Obituary of Blanche Parrott Smith

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Blanche Parrott Smith, 95, widow of William Charles Smith, died Wednesday February 11, 2026, at her home.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Carl Cecil Parrott and the late Cora Burkett Parrott.

Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and was a retired registered nurse at Tuomey Hospital.

Surviving are two sons, William David Smith and Richard Charles Smith; two daughters, Cynthia Smith and Rebecca S. Bradham (Randall); 7 grandchildren, Kyle (Desiree), Garrett, Brandon, Nikki DuBose (Lee), Ryan and Cody Bradham; numerous great-grandchildren who were deeply loved.

She was predeceased by 6 brothers and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Fr. Ronie Lorcha, CRM officiating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 17 Snowden St and 10 AM -11 AM at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to One Faith One Family at St. Anne Catholic Church, 216 E. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory

221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

Send Flowers

Feb

13

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight

221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

Send Flowers