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1943
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2022
Madelyn Smoak Obituary
August 13, 1943 - March 10, 2022
Durham, North Carolina - Madelyn Emma Smoak, artist, died March 10, 2022 in Durham, NC. Born August 13th, 1943 in Ruffin, SC to the late John Gary Smoak,Jr. and the late Mary Ridge Smoak, she grew up in nearby Branchville.
Madelyn was an artist throughout her life and placed many works in galleries as well as private collections.
Madelyn enjoyed her friends, gardening, dancing, and travel. Some of her happiest moments were in her Art room at Fred Olds Elementary in Raleigh.
A memorial celebrating her life will be held on June 8th, at The Doris Duke Center of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. Durham, NC, from 2-5 PM.
She is survived by a brother, a sister, a nephew, and a niece. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
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Amy Csorba
June 6, 2022
Madelyn was an inspiration, full of delight in life and clever observations in word and art.
Farley Bernholz
May 30, 2022
She was one of a kind. An abundance of creativity and always had a smile to offer when you saw her. You will be missed by so many people, Madelyn.
Nyle Frank
May 24, 2022
It was always fun running into Madelyn in Chapel Hill in the 1970's...a really sweet lady. I was sorry to hear about her passing.
Kathleen Varn
May 23, 2022
Remembering Madelyn from our high school years. She was always sweet, kind and loved to laugh. Praying for her family and friends.
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