Panzie Hinson Smith

Panzie Lourine Hinson Smith, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.

Mrs. Smith was born in Asheboro, NC on July 4, 1949 to Charlie Carnie and Beulah Estelle Bescher Hinson. She was employed at Arrow International for 17 years and attended Sunset Avenue Church of God.

In addition to her parents, Panzie was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ewell “Vic” Smith, son, Terry Swanson Smith and siblings, Charlie Hinson Junior, Lucille Johnson, Glennie Hancock, and Teresa Phillips.

She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Smith Johnson (Denny) of Pleasant Garden, Vicki Smith Garner (Jason) of Asheboro, sons, Jerry Dale Smith of Danville, VA, Tommy “Joey” Smith (Laurie) of Asheboro, and Timmy Lee Smith (Michelle) of Brentwood, CA. She had 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Her surviving siblings are Betsy Leach, Evelyn Burrow (Autry), John Hinson (Betty), Harold “David” Hinson (Joyce), Deborah Palmisano (David), and Donald Hinson.

Kim & Vicki would like to give special mention to Panzie’s niece, Renee Johnson and her sister-in-law, Iris Hinson for their love and support.

Panzie was a fiercely independent woman who loved to work and never complained. In addition to her job at Arrow, she worked multiple part time jobs, including Sir Pizza and Dixie III. She was very outgoing and seemed to know everyone in the community. She enjoyed cooking and baking cakes and has often been referred to as “The Cake Lady.” Her most notable attribute was being a devoted servant to God and to everyone she encountered. She was incredibly giving in every aspect of her life. She opened her home on many occasions to provide meals and fellowship. She loved to decorate for the holidays and exceeded everyone’s expectations with gifts, meals, and her time while continuing to work full and part time jobs. We still have no idea how she did it all. She loved to have fun by dressing up at Halloween and playing pranks on people. And you never knew when you might see her walking the streets of Asheboro for exercise. She had a zest for life like no other and exuded joy to all she encountered. To say she will be missed by her family and all who loved her is an understatement, but a true testament to the legacy she leaves behind.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 11:00am-12:45pm at Sunset Avenue Church of God at 900 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm at the church with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Entombment will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.  If you are unable to attend the services in person and would still like to participate, you may register for the livestream here.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to one of the following:

Alpine Health & Rehabilitation of Asheboro; 230 East Presnell Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Hospice of Randolph; 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home is proud to serve the Smith family.