Harriett Rodgers Smith

Harriett Rodgers Smith passed away early Monday morning, June 16, 2025 at the age of 98. Beloved and cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, she was a godly woman who loved well and was well loved. She took her last breath here on earth and took her first breath in glory.

Harriett, the fourth of six children, was born September 30, 1926, to George Hiram Rodgers and Melinda Beulah Rodgers in Leaksville, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents and four of her siblings; two great grandchildren; and her husband of forty-eight years, Robert Clyde Smith.

She is survived by one sister Mary Rodgers Nichols; her four sons Jerome Michael Smith (Glenda), George Early Smith, Robert Clyde Smith, Jr (Cindy), and Jeffery Allen Smith (Teresa); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and large extended family.

Harriett worked at Dupont for many dedicated years. She was an active member of Spray Baptist Church and Widows for Christ. She enjoyed the many adventures she shared throughout the years with her sidekick and “partner in crime” sister Polly. Harriett was an avid reader, crafter, quilter and doll collector who loved gardening and spending time at the beach.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Spray Baptist Church in Eden, NC. Pastor Nathan DeFalco will be officiating. The interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Fair Funeral Home.