Susan Gail (McLamb) Smith

Susan Gail McLamb Smith, 72, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 

She was born on November 15, 1951, in Raleigh, NC; the daughter of the late Nathan Orman and Nannie Cornelius Horne McLamb. Susan was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Allen Ray “Smitty” Smith, Sr.

She was a member of Grove Park Baptist Church. 

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Allen Ray Smith, Jr. and wife Cherlyn of Rose Hill; her daughter, Penny Smith Ellen and husband Scott of Castle Hayne; two grandchildren, Courtney Anne Smith of Burgaw and Nathan Odell Ellen of Carolina Beach; great grandchildren Micah Graham and Elex Graham; and numerous extended family and friends that loved Susan dearly. 

Susan was a loving mother and caring grandmother.  She was a simple woman who enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her great joy was spending time with family.  Susan loved going to flea markets, doing crafts which included arranging flowers, making bows, lanterns and glass blocks. She was also an avid lover of cats.  With a big heart, full of compassion, Susan was one that always tried to make everyone happy.  She did not like any discord among her friends or family.  Being proud of her grandchildren and their biggest fan, Susan never missed any of their games and constantly took pictures of them playing. Susan will surely be missed but treasured memories of her will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel, 612 S Norwood Street (NC Hwy 117 S) Wallace, NC 28466.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service in Craft Cemetery, Norwood Blanchard Road, Wallace, NC. 

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