Vergie Smith

Westminster– Vergie Nell Pitts Smith, 92, wife of the late Crayton Loos Smith, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Vergie was the daughter of the late Elmer Pitts and Kate Cole Pitts.  Vergie was a retired registered nurse, who loved her work and had a kind, compassionate heart. When she was able, she enjoyed working in her flowers and her garden. She always enjoyed sharing with others.  Vergie’s greatest joy and love was time spent with her family, friends, and attending Westminster First Baptist Church.

 

Vergie is survived by her daughters, Vickie Lynn Simpson of Seneca, Masheila Cobb (Rodney) of Westminster; sister, Inez Burton of Rock Hill; grandchildren, Jetta Simpson Reynolds, Joel Simpson (Paige), Jonathan Simpson (Poppy); and great grandchildren, Madelyn Simpson, Eli Simpson, and Robbie Simpson.

 

In addition to her parents and husband, Vergie is preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Pitts, Jr.; sisters, Frances Fortson, Annette Hamby, little Martha; and her son-in-law, Rayford Simpson.

 

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, January 2, 2023 at Westminster First Baptist Church Cemetery.  No formal visitation will be held. 

 

The family is at their respective homes.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Vergie’s memory may be made to Westminster First Baptist Church, 426 West-Oak Hwy., Westminster, SC 29693 or The Cottingham Hospice House, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.  A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.