Judy Smith

Judy Yow Smith, 75, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mrs. Smith was born November 26, 1944 to the late Craven Lee Yow and the late Danner Hartsell Yow.

Judy is survived by her husband, Samuel Lee Smith of Midland; son, Jeff Smith of Midland; daughter, Jill Locklear of Kannapolis; son, Greg Smith and his wife Cindi of Concord; grandchildren, Dillion Locklear and Heidi Locklear; brothers, Jim Yow and wife, Diana of Fountain Inn, S. C. and Mack Yow of Concord; sister, Barbara Earnhardt and husband, Ken of Concord; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Judy was faithfully married to Sam Smith for 56 years.  She loved cooking, family reunions and get-togethers.  She enjoyed helping others and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty to work.

She retired from Banks Lumber Company in 2006 where she was a Quality Control person who inspected rafters for modular homes.

The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at New Grace Baptist Church, 1160 Warren C. Coleman Blvd. Concord, NC 28026.  A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation in the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Sam Smith care of New Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 567, Concord, NC 28026.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Smith family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com