OAK ISLAND — Martha Ann Harbinson Smith, 86, formerly of Lexington, Charlotte and Kure Beach in North Carolina, entered joyously into the heavenly Father’s kingdom Monday, May 1, 2017, to be reunited with her daughter, Christy Smith Miller; mother, Alta Lewis; sister, Jackie Harbinson; grandmother, Dora Easter; and many more.
Martha grew up in Lexington, attended Women’s College of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and Nursing School in Charlotte, where she met and married World War II veteran Jimmy Smith.
She brought sunshine wherever she went with her laughter and bright spirit. She was a homemaker, a devoted Christian, and an enthusiastic and regular blood donor who gave blood 96 times.
She also was a strong and active church and community volunteer, including for Meals on Wheels and Hospice. She spent 25 years in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System as an administrative assistant at the Devonshire Elementary School.
Martha and Jimmy were avid recreational athletes, successfully competing in the Senior Olympic Games at the local, state and even national levels. They also enjoyed their retirement years playing tennis and golf while living at the beach.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 65 years, James Clyde Smith Sr.; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Smith and Amelia Alta Smith; son, James Clyde Smith Junior; along with five grandchildren, Joshua Miller (Emily), Ashley Miller, Katie Farmer, Jamie Farmer and Zachry Surrency.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, with a visitation following the service in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the, Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011; or to Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465; Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be made at peacocknewnamwhite.com.