Rose Ella Smith

March 27, 1930 - February 15, 2020

Rose Ella Buchanan Smith, age 89, of Forest Fisher Road in Spruce Pine, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on March 27, 1930 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Belle Greene Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith who passed away in 2001. Also preceding her in death were her sisters; Swannie Buchanan, Josie Greene, and Lucille Ward. Rose Ella was a charter member of the Freedom Baptist Church. She was retired from Hampshire Hosiery of Spruce Pine. She was a devoted Christian and loved her church and church family. Rose Ella was a loving and caring mother and grandmother that loved all of her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping. Left to cherish her memories are her sons; Dean Smith and wife, Shirley and Gene Smith and wife, Nancy all of Spruce Pine; her grandchildren; Ben Smith and wife, Carrie; Julie Ackiss and husband, Jason; Kent Smith and wife, Shasta; Tanya Smith and fiancé, Bryon Burleson; and Aaron Smith and wife, Allisyn; her great grandchildren; Charlie, Jack, Jase, Noah, Maycee, Ava, Jaxson, and Saylor; several nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service for Rose Ella Smith on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Freedom Baptist Church with the Rev’s. David Troutman and Cass Buchanan officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Rose Ella Smith’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Smith family. Mrs. Smith’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.