Mary Smith Obituary Mary Eustace Smith September 30, 1938 - September 13, 2022 Franklin - Mary Eustace Smith, 83, passed away September 13, 2022 in Wilmington, NC. Born in Lost Creek, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Ross Eustace, Sr. and Mary Avis Eustace. She was also predeceased by her husband, John Daniel Smith, Jr., a son, J. D. Smith, III, and a sister, Broaddus Ann Eustace Allen. Mary grew up in Potomac Mills, Va, and was a graduate of Longwood University. She was a long-time teacher of typing, business, and shorthand at Franklin High School and an avid Va Tech fan. She was a member of Ephasus Christian Church in Foneswood, VA. Mary enjoyed attending Black Creek Baptist Church and bible study at Franklin Congregational Christian Church. She also enjoyed her time and friends while living at Bradley Creek in Wilmington. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Dr. Kathy Smith and her husband, Mike Rhoades and their five children, her daughter-in-law, Yvette Smith, her grandson, J. Daniel Smith, IV, and her dog, Marco. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Friday, September 16, 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Hyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Life Care, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 14, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Smith 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-smith-obituary?id36508379 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mary Eustace Smith, born on 30 September 1938, passed away on 13 September 2022 in Wilmington, NC. A dedicated teacher and avid Virginia Tech fan, she was survived by her daughter, grandchildren, and beloved dog, Marco. She was predeceased by her husband and son. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Mary Eustace Smith was held on 16 September 2022. Burial followed at Poplar Spring Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary **Mary Eustace Smith** 30 September 1938 - 13 September 2022 Franklin - Mary Eustace Smith, 83, passed away 13 September 2022 in Wilmington, NC. Born in Lost Creek, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Ross Eustace Sr. and Mary Avis Eustace. She was also predeceased by her husband, John Daniel Smith Jr., a son, J. D. Smith III, and a sister, Broaddus Ann Eustace Allen. Mary grew up in Potomac Mills, VA, and was a graduate of Longwood University. She was a long-time teacher of typing, business, and shorthand at Franklin High School and an avid Va Tech fan. She was a member of Ephasus Christian Church in Foneswood, VA. Mary enjoyed attending Black Creek Baptist Church and Bible study at Franklin Congregational Christian Church. She also enjoyed her time and friends while living at Bradley Creek in Wilmington. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Dr. Kathy Smith and her husband, Mike Rhoades, and their five children; her daughter-in-law, Yvette Smith; her grandson, J. Daniel Smith IV; and her dog, Marco. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 14 September 2022. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Eustace Smith | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 30 September 1938; Lost Creek, WV | | Death | 13 September 2022; Wilmington, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Mary Eustace Smith | Decedent | Wilmington, NC | | John Daniel Smith Jr. | Spouse (predeceased) | -- | | John Ross Eustace Sr. | Father (predeceased) | -- | | Mary Avis Eustace | Mother (predeceased) | -- | | Dr. Kathy Smith | Daughter | Unknown | | J. D. Smith III | Son (predeceased) | -- | | Marco | Dog | Wilmington, NC | | Broaddus Ann Eustace Allen | Sister (predeceased) | -- | | J. Daniel Smith IV | Grandson | Unknown | | Yvette Smith | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary Eustace Smith was born on 30 September 1938 in Lost Creek, WV. 2. She graduated from Longwood University. 3. Mary was a long-time teacher of typing, business, and shorthand at Franklin High School. 4. She was an avid fan of Virginia Tech. 5. Mary was a member of Ephasus Christian Church in Foneswood, VA. 6. She enjoyed attending Black Creek Baptist Church and participating in Bible study at Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 7. Mary cherished her time and friendships while living at Bradley Creek in Wilmington.