Sandy P. Smith

Sandy P. Smith, 57, of Old NC 18, Morganton, NC, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at the Palliative Care Center, Valdese, NC following a period of declining health. Born in New Castle, IN on December 20, 1948, she was the daughter of Billy Gene Poston and Virginia Feeback Poston of Morganton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Susie Poston. Mrs. Smith was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a former employee of Continental Teves. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter.

In addition to her parents, Sandy is survived by her husband, Randy B. Smith of the home; sons, Ronnie L. Durrance and wife, Tonia, of Jacksonville, FL, James D. Durrance and wife, Vera, of Drexel, NC, and Billy G. Durrance and wife Michelle, of Morganton; grandchildren, Danielle Hoosier, Jason, Amanda, Kaitlyn, and Ashley Durrance; and brothers, Terry, Dennis, Doug, Bobby, and Jesse Poston.

The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral. At other times the family will be at the residence, 1941 Old NC 18, Morganton. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.