Mrs. Sarah Smith, 78 Buried in Hollywood, May 21, 1926

Mrs. Sarah E. Smith

Mrs. Sarah E. Smith, 78, widow of the late Capt. W.E. Smith, died Sunday at her home on Poindexter Street, and interment was made in Hollywood Monday, services being conducted by Rev. F.S. Love, Rev. J.W. Harrell, and Rev. E.F. Sawyer.

The was a patient sufferer for five years.

Mrs. Smith was the descendant of a noted family, one of her forebearers being Sir Robert Heath, who settled in this section nearly 30 years ago.

She is survived by three sons, George Smith and Herbert Smith of Elizabeth City; and Theadore Smith of Norfolk; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Bland and Mrs. Walter Burton of Norfolk; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

From page 8 of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, May 21, 1926

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