Mary Bethea Smith, age 81, of Aberdeen, North Carolina died Monday, August 16, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Graveside Service: Saturday, September 4, 2021, 2:30 PM at Faith Cemetery, Aberdeen, North Carolina, Cemetery is located at the corner of Hwy 211 and Pee Dee Rd. The service is subject to change due to the COVID situation. Please SOCIAL DISTANCING and WEAR A MASK.

Survivors: Husband, John R. Smith (Smitty) of Aberdeen, NC; Eight (8) children: Kenneth Bethea (Dean) of Lincolnton, NC; Tim Bethea of Raeford, NC; Michelle Bethea of Maitland, FL; Carlos Bethea of Aberdeen, NC; Tina Bethea of Aberdeen, NC; Charlene Smith of Aberdeen, NC; Sharon Baldwin (James) of Coconut Creek, FL; Kevin Smith (Selena) of Jackson Springs, NC;

18 Grandchildren; 15 Great-grandchildren