POWDERLY – Irene Penrod Smith, 76, of Powderly, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home. Born March 31, 1945, in Bisbee, Arizona. She was a factory worker for York Air, and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elizabeth Penrod; son Earl Ewings; daughter Patty Ewings; and first husband, Ross Ewings.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Aloyisus Smith; daughters Donna Horton, Vickie (Ruben) Wood, and Candy (Wayne) Vincent; son Rodney (Patricia) Smith; daughter of her heart, Kim Schink; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. J.W. Haire officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited based upon current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
