Sandra Riggan "Sandy" Smith
Sandra Riggan "Sandy" Smith
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Sandy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Greg Smith; son, Richard Smith (Renee); grandchildren: Jennifer, Sandra, John, Joshua, MacKenzie, Brandon; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Scott Smith; sisters: Priscilla Raper and Lela Jo Freeman; and a brother, Dicky Riggan.
A service to celebrate Sandy's life will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8304 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. Burial will follow at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, 7600 ACC Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617.
The family will receive relatives and friends prior to the service from 11:00 to 11:45 am at the church.
944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
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