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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.
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We were so sorry to hear of Von’s passing. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is singing with the Angels. David and Lynda Wilson.
We are so very sorry to hear of Von's passing. Know that we love you all and we are keeping each of you in our prayers. She is with our Lord and Savior and has no more memory problems. We cherish the sweet memories we have with Von.
I'm sure going to miss her smiling face! Such a sweet soul so happy I got the pleasure of meeting her... Prayers for comfort going up for the family....
Von you are so special to me! I love to see you just enjoy life to the fullest always laughing and full of life. Now with that new body you’ll be all over heaven cutting up and having fun. Heaven has got a new jewel now. Von I know some butterflies have followed you there too. Von we are going to miss you so but we’ll be seeing each other again. Love Keith and Sandy Miller