Sharon Smith Obituary
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Sharon Rose Wilson Smith, age 79, widow of Charles Roland Smith, Jr., died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the home of her sister, Patricia Ann King in Gloucester, VA.
She was a daughter of the late Floyd W. and Sallie Breckenridge Wilson. Sharon was a kind lady who devoted her time to helping others.
She is survived by her sister Patricia Ann King; nieces, Devera Phillips (Mike), Sharon Garland (Donald), Janice Hollifield (Darryl), Joyce Fatony (Sam), Judy Harris (Calvin), Linda Gibson, Cindy Chapman (Todd), Daphne Silvers (Bobby), Donna Swiney (Terry); a nephew David Jackson (Leanne), as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son Aaron.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Oconee Memorial Park Cemetery, 1923 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672, with the Reverend Terry Swiney officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Church of God, 1116 Briarfield Road, Newport News, VA 23605, or Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the local arrangements (803) 775-9386.
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