CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Barbara Ann Slaughter Smith, age 73, of Lester Street, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House.

She was born February 5, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Cramer and Mary Brooks Slaughter.

Barbara was a very artistic and enjoyed painting, drawing and sketching. She loved her family and enjoyed being with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Thalas Smith; brothers, Jake Slaughter, and Cramer “Buddy” Slaughter; sisters, Jane Carpenter, and Evon McKinney.

Survivors include her sons, James Robert Smith, and Jimmy Joe Smith and wife, Wendy; sisters, Carolyn Lail, and Kathy Smith; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Mitchell Smith and wife Logan, and Terry Holms; and great-granddaughter, Evelynn Smith.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Carpenter Porter Funeral and Cremation Services.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Ricky Sigmon officiating.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Wendover Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com

Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services of Cherryville, N.C. is serving the Smith family.