Flora Smith

Flora Little Smith, age 83, of Hopewell, VA, died on Friday, January 23, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Rex, NC, the daughter of the late John G. and Mary McNair Little. Mrs. Smith was the widow of the late Lewis F. Smith and the late David B. Crissman. She was also preceded by her siblings, James R. Little and Mary L. Hosea. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Eastern Star for 49 years, and a graduate of the Hopewell High School class of 1943. She is survived by her loving daughters, Kathleen C. Cargill and husband, Michael of Hopewell, and Patti C. Ellington and husband, Ed of Swansboro, NC; step-son, Michael Smith of Prince George, VA; step-daughter, Pat Bronson and husband, Dan of Pottsdam, NY; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a niece Marilyn H. Bishop of Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Hopewell on Monday, January 26, 2008 from 12 to 1 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com