Elizabeth Smith Burris

August 23, 1925 - August 16, 2021

Elizabeth Smith Burris, 95, of Stanfield passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Her funeral service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Red Cross Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Gary Baker and Rev. Jesse Herring. Visitation will be held from 11AM-1PM prior to the service in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Elizabeth was born August 23, 1925 in Stanly County to the late Burrill and Chloe Smith. She was a founding member of Red Cross Baptist Church and was always involved in church activities. In her free time, Elizabeth Enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and working in the yard. She loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Burris retired from Stanly Knitting Mill as a Quality Control Inspector. Mrs. Burris is survived by her daughter Cathy Jo Burris (Dayna Smith) of Stanfield; nieces: Beverly Deal (Roger) of Mt. Pleasant, Gina Efird Ayscue (Frankie) of Charlotte, Pat Almond (Reggie) of Aquadale, Brenda Maner (Ned) of Aquadale; nephew: Tracy Efird of Charlotte; great-nephews: Brad Deal of Mt. Pleasant, and Vance Ayscue of Charlotte; great-niece: Chloe Ayscue of Charlotte; great-great-nephew: Jonathan Deal; many other nieces and nephews; extended family: Susan Fitch (Brandie Helms) of Stanfield and Wesley Gordon of Stanfield. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Lee Burris; 6 brothers and 1 sister. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Burris family.