Emma L. Smith, A2C (USAF)

Emma L. Smith A2C (USAF) 93, of Summerville, South Carolina, widow of Marvin E. Smith, passed gently in her sleep, December 27, 2019. Her Graveside Service with military honors will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 1, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road.

Emma was born June 9, 1926 in Valdosta, Georgia, daughter of the late Daniel Hardy and the late Margaret Godwin Hardy. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served her country and her community with compassion, honor, and great courage.

Emma was predeceased by her husband, Marvin E. Smith and her younger son, Mark C. Smith. She leaves behind her older son, Terry L. Smith; grandchildren: Melissa Bryant, Stephanie Clayton, Mark C. Smith II, Jennifer and Natalie and their families; great-grandchildren: Shylo, Markel, Mark III, and Victoria; her former daughter-in-law, Teresa Lynch; brother Rennie Hardy; and nieces Ellen Hardy, Janet Scott and family; and great-niece Rachel and family; great nephews Jon Banks and Jamie Carver.