Mrs. Rose Ella Sidden Smith, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born March 24, 1915 in Wilkes County to Charlie and Eliza Spicer Sidden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Paul Smith and daughter Vena Smith Bowyer. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church in Traphill. She is survived by her daughter Judy Smith Phillips and husband Dick of Gibsonville; two grandchildren Mitchell Bowyer and his wife Theresa and Craig Bowyer; five great grandchildren Lauren Bowyer, Katy Bowyer, Abigail Bowyer, Maggie Bowyer and Andrew Bowyer, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service for Mrs. Smith will be conducted on Monday December 20, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. in Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. Mrs. Smith will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Church cemetery. The family has requested no formal graveside service, however, the family would like to fellowship with family and friends at Union Baptist Church fellowship hall in Traphill immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Union Baptist Church, Traphill, NC 28685.