Lavon “Von” Smith

Lavon “Von” Smith, 93, of Morganton, NC, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.

Born in Avery County, NC on February 1, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Earl Clyde Crowder and Ada Rose Crowder.

Von was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed butterflies, singing, and traveling. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and going to flea markets.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Thomas Smith; children, Phyllis McCurry (Gary), Patricia Woody, and Kenneth Woody (Cindy); grandchildren, Melissa Reep (Harold), Jamie Carswell (Christi), Kasey Woody, and Tyler Woody; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Reep, Abby Killam, Nicholas Carswell, Madison Carswell, Libby Carswell, River Woody, and Jordan Stanley (Nick); and a sister, Lucille Clark.

In addition to her parents, Von was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Gail Shell.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Brookwood Baptist Church. A celebration of Von’s life will follow at 1 p.m. in the church with Rev. Earl Cross officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.