Reba “Irene” Smith, 71, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Novant Health Rowan Medial Center, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Irene was born February 13, 1947 in , NC to Virgil Harrison and Aline Burchett Veach. She attended Morning Star Baptist Church and in her spare time, she loved spending time with her Kylie and learning about her Cherokee heritage. Irene had a green thumb and could make anything grow.

In addition to her mother, those left to cherish Irene’s memory include children; Jamie (Nina) Smith, Albert, Sammy, Loretta, Dale, Donna, and Rodney; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Davis, Lorene (Terry) Smith and Connie Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service held at 2 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 175 Young Mountain Rd. Cleveland, NC 27013. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1 PM. After the services, the family will gather at the home of Lorene Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carolina Cremation to help with funeral arrangements.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Smith family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.