Elkin
Mrs. Joyce Nichols Smith, age 64, of Dobbins Mill Road, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born May 28, 1940 in Surry County to Walter & Flora Hodges Nichols.
Mrs. Smith worked for 32 years for AT&T and 11 years with Lydall. She was a member of Mtn. Park Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Nick Nichols; two sisters, Rachel Walker and Beulah Prevette.
Survivors include: Her husband of 46 years, David Smith of the home; a daughter, Lisa Whisenhunt and husband Doug of Elkin; a sister, Dorothy Mitchell of Clemmons, two grandchildren, Hannah Smith and Dillon Whisenhunt both of Elkin.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Grady Trivette. Burial will follow at Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Hospice of Surry County, 1326 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Smith family.