Published in Rutherford Weekly 15 Apr 2010

Mrs Rachel Catherine Smith, 76, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Fork Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Smith; and her parents, Jessie and Lidia Mae Walker Street.

She is survived by 2 sons, Ronald and Phil Smith. both of the home; 1 brother, rev Hubert Street of Bostic; 1 sister, Drucilla Street of Forest City; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rutherford County Hospice, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043; or to: Fork Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 2741 Camp Creek Road, Union Mills, NC 28167

Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory, Rutherfordton, NC is serving the family.