Joy Smith Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Roy Fowler and the late Lorena Richards Fowler and a native of Rutherford County. Joy worked at the Hospice House of Carolina Foothills for over 15 years. She loved her cats and dogs of which many she rescued.
She is survived by her loving husband, Derek Smith, her daughter, Savannah Smith, her son, Noah Smith, her brother, Jeff Fowler (Denise), nephew, Zack Fowler (Nicole) and niece Sierra Fowler and her beloved pets; Eddie, Abbie, Willie and Neb.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at McMahan's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly Smith Scruggs
January 12, 2026
Savannah & Noah, I want to send my condolences . Your mom was one of the sweetest and most sincere ladies I´ve met. I am so sorry I am just now seeing the arrangements or I would have come.
May God wrap you in love and peace today and the days ahead as only He can. Much Love and Prayers.
Jill
January 10, 2026
I´m so sorry to hear of Joy´s passing. She was so sweet. We really loved your Mom and Dad.. Love and prayers... Eddie and Jill Taylor
Vince
January 10, 2026
She was so sweet
Pamela Hodges
January 9, 2026
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Joyce Martin McLin
January 9, 2026
Rest in peace. Your Mom was a special friend to my Mom, Marie Martin. Prayers for the family.
Martina Taylor
January 9, 2026
She was a sweetheart to my mom and our family when mom was in Hospice! Praying for you and the family!
Teresa Culbertson
January 9, 2026
Jeff, I am so so saddened to hear of Joy's passing. I know she had to be an extraordinary person. Sending love and prayers to you and her entire family. May God give you strength at this difficult time.
Love from Teresa Culbertson
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