Irma Jane Smith, 72, of Connelly Springs, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Born in Avery County, NC on August 23, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Hobert William Banner and Ruby McKinney Banner.
Irma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Irma enjoyed going to estate sales with her sister and going cruising with her husband in their little red 56 Ford truck. She most enjoyed spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 50 years, Philip Herbert Smith; daughter, Jessica McNeilly (Eric); sons, Anthony Smith (Avie) and Travis Smith; grandchildren, Madison Smith, Kayla McNeilly Guffey (Mason), Trevor Smith, Tyler Smith, Jake McNeilly, Karter Smith, Jaxxon Smith, Ellie Smith, and Tripp Epley; sister, Nadine McPeters; and brother, Gary Banner (Marilyn).
In addition to her parents, Irma was preceded in death by her son, Dwayne Alan Smith; sister, Linda Lou Norville; and brothers, C.L. Banner and Winfred “Cooter” Banner.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Darvy Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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