Christine M Smith

Mrs. Christine M. Smith was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Martha McNeill on March 31, 1942. She peacefully passed away on September 19, 2026. Preceding her in death was her husband, Mr. Willie B. Smith, Jr.

Christine was educated in the Public Schools of Robeson County, North Carolina and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. She was employed by Purolator before becoming a Teacher’s Assistant with the Forsyth County School System in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, where she served as Choir Director and pianist for several years. Her passions were walking, singing, playing the piano, watching Steve Harvey (Family Feud), and listening to Korean Soul (Gospel Artists).

Christine is survived by her son, Larry Walters (Wanda) of Parkton, North Carolina, and her daughter and caregiver, Cynthia Parr (Eugene) of Stockbridge, Georgia; six grandchildren, Maya Parr, Cynthia Walters, Karisma Stapleton, Stephanie Sanchez, Christine Walters, and Larry Jones; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Leon McNeill (Marion) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Vernon McNeill of Red Springs, North Carolina; sister, Gwendolyn Palmer of Hampton, Virginia; long-time friend, Arthur Walters, Jr.; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.