Sue Smith West, age 74, of Sanford, NC, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC.
She was born in Lee County, NC on October 28, 1946 to the late Adrian L. Smith, Sr. and Carrie Lynn Craig Smith of Sanford. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law Joseph A. “Monk” West and Betty Lou West. Sue was born and raised in Sanford and was a member of Jonesboro Presbyterian Church. She retired after 30 years of service as a rural route carrier for the United States Post Office. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, playing bingo, bowling and fishing. Her greatest loves were her family and especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, Carrie Lynn Craig Smith, she is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frank West; children William Michael “Mike” Parker and wife Cynthia Dowdy Parker of Sanford, Debra Lynn Talley of Seagrove, Joseph “David” Matthews, III and wife Cassandra of Sanford; brothers Adrian L. Smith, Jr. and wife Sandra of Sanford, Robert L. Smith of Sanford; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM with Rev. John Taylor officiating.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Sue (Smith) West, please visit our floral store.