Katherine Hern Smith

Katherine Hern Smith, 93, of Lenoir, formerly of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born on February 14, 1927 in Burke County to the late George M. Hern and Annie Lowdermilk Hern. She enjoyed putting puzzles together. She worked at Bumbargers and was a foster grandparent at JIRDC. Katherine loved being with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Eugene Smith; brothers, Charles and George Hern; sisters, Margaret Barlowe, Jean Hern, Elizabeth Williams, Nannie Steffen, Rita Hodges and Mary Jane Highfill; grandson, Michael Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Leslie Smith, Sr. and Eugene Smith (Wanda); daughter, Susan Corliss (Michael); grandchildren, Shannon Smith, Robert Fullbright, Victoria Fullbright, Sarah Collins, Leslie H. Smith, Jr. “Sonny”, Michael Gavin Smith and James Daniel Bristol; and six great-grandchildren.

Katherine will be available for viewing from 12:00 to 2:00pm, Monday, July 6, 2020 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm at Burke Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Byerly officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Advent Christian Village in Florida.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.