Dorothy Hussey Smith

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Dorothy Hussey Smith, our beloved mother, memaw and granny on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She left her earthly body and gained her Heavenly body, free from pain, after years of declining health.

Dorothy was born in Moore County, on May 22, 1937 to Quincy and Mary Owens Hussey. She was a member of Needham’s Grove Baptist Church. Dorothy worked at Chirpy’s Bar-B-Q and Key Packing. She also worked in textiles and raised poultry, but devoted her time to home and family. She loved gardening, flowers and quilting. She was a friend to all and especially loved helping others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Bill” Smith; son, Mark A. Smith; grandson, C. Kevin Smith and brother, Jabo Hussey.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Pam Smith Caviness (Ricky), of Robbins; son, Stevie Smith (Lisa), of Robbins; grandsons, Matthew Caviness (Emma) and Stephen Caviness (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Carra Smith, Abe Caviness and Ali Caviness sisters, Betty Stone, of Wilmington and Lola Kidd, of Asheboro; brother, Jimmy Hussey (Pat), of Danville, VA; and a host nieces, nephews and cousins, all whom she loved dearly.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor DJ Harry and Pastor Arnold Comer presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the committal service. Her body will lie in repose at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

In addition to flowers, contributions be made to Needham’s Grove Baptist Church, Youth Ministry, 359 Needhams Grove Rd., Seagrove, NC 27341.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Smith Family.