Violet Smith

Violet Hopkins Smith, 91, of Norwood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at her home.

Violet was born on September 8, 1934 in Stanly County to the late Rev. Fred Haywood and Maude Carpenter Hopkins. She married the love of her life, Jay Edward Smith, in 1958 and they had 4 children; Sheila Biles (Rick), Phyllis Morgan (Jonathan), Ron Smith (Tammy), and Sandy Ward (Bobby). Violet was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, with a sweet soul who raised her family in a faithful and loving home. She enjoyed attending church and loved her church family. She was a life long member of Porter Baptist Church. She also liked to sew, read, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.

Her family:

10 grandchildren: Eric Biles, Amanda Bowers (Kevin), Brian Burris (Jessica), Jason Burris (Hannah), Hali Ward (Jesse Woodle), Ashlyn Childers (Thomas), Weston Smith (Maggie), Damon Smith (Briana), Ally Rupert (Erik), and Bailey Freeman (Jillian).

16 great-grandchildren: Alia, Kirsten, Amberlyn, Alana, David, Jemma, Charleigh, Ruthie, Ridge, Briggs, Lucy, Walton, Mabel, Liza, Nolan, and Knox.

Sisters: Lesca Bundy (Tom) and Helen Swaringen (Conrad); Brothers: Steve Hopkins (Juanita) and Larry Hopkins (Sharon); and sisters-in-law: Barbara Whitley (Don) and Gail Morton (Rick).

The family will receive friends at 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at Porter Baptist Church, followed by the funeral services at 4:00pm. Rev. Flynn Richardson will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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