Brenda Smith

Brenda Gail Starnes Smith, 64 of Newton, passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Born December 9th, 1951, she was the daughter of Bruce Richard Starnes and the late Elsie Mae Baker. Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed outside work, helping on the farm along side her husband. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her Father Bruce Richard Starnes; her husband of 45 years Jimmy Kay Smith; a daughter Melinda Smith of Newton; two sons Freddy Smith and girl friend Chantee of Newton, Robert Smith and wife Julia of Newton; three sisters Betty Dyson of Bethlehem, Kathy Drum of Bethlehem, Shelia Brown and husband Danny of Bethlehem; a brother Sonny Starnes and wife Lecticia of Bethlehem; six grandchildren Ryan Bradberry, Antoinette Smith, Dylan Smith, Cameron Smith, Brad Emory, and Allen Pyatte, all of Newton survive her. The funeral will be 2:30pm Wednesday, February 24, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Newton with Pastor David F. McHale officiating. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm,Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the church. Memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 2613 Wesley Chapel Rd, Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.