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Sara Foster "Sally" Smith obituary, Asheville, NC

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Sara Smith Obituary

Sara "Sally" Carolyn Foster Smith, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John F. Foster and Edna Bratten Foster. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John P. Smith; her children, Jason Smith and Kim Elliott; and two brothers, Sidney Foster and David Foster. Sally was beautiful inside and out. She was a hard worker. After she left teaching she continued to volunteer and encourage everyone. Her community was blessed because of her. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life is planned for Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Groce United Methodist Church. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

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Published by 828 News Now on Feb. 19, 2025.

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954 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805

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