Jeneece Lowder Smith's Obituary
Jeneece Lowder Smith, 92, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born on October 31, 1930, to the late Malvern A. Lowder and Bessie Hahn Lowder. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter L. Smith, Sr, and a brother, Jerry Lawrence Lowder of Turner, Oregon.
A private service will be held at Stoney Hill Methodist Church on Valley Drive. Reverend Kaye Fry and Chaplain Tonya Hill will preside.
Surviving Jeneece are two sons, Walter L. Smith, Jr. of Albemarle, Michael Wayne Smith of Asheboro, and a daughter, Allison Smith McLean of Swannanoa, NC. Two grandsons survive: Stephen McLean of Alexandria, Virginia, (partner Heather) and Michael McLean (wife K.C.), and great granddaughter, Charlotte McLean of Colorado Springs, Colorado. A brother, Ned E. Lowder and wife Diane of Fairplay, SC, also survive.
Jeneece graduated from Albemarle High School in 1948, attended Lenoir Rhyne College and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1951. She received a Master’s degree in Counseling from UNC-Charlotte. She taught school for 34 years, the last twenty years were a English teacher and school counselor at Albemarle High School.
The family wishes to thank Pat Whitley and Joyce Swanner for assistance to Jeneece in her final years. They became close friends during their association and care.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Stony Hill Church, 28996 Stony Hill Road, Albemarle, NC 28001. Online condolences may be made at www.stanlyfh.com.
Ms. Smith’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday February 4, 2023 at 11:00 at Stony Hill United Methodist Church in Albemarle NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall. The graveside committal will be private.
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