Edith Laney Smith

Edith Laney Smith, age 79, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Carolina Gardens in York, S.C.The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Wolfe Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at Noon, with the Rev. Joel McMakin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.Born in Monroe, N.C., Edith was a daughter of the late Charlene Aycoth and Sam Laney. She retired from Lance as a mechanic in 2002. Edith enjoyed working in her garden, and spending time with her grandchildren.Surviving are her grandson, David Smith; three great-grandsons, Devin Smith, Aiden Smith and David “Snoot” Smith; her daughter-in-law, Rhonda Smith of Indian Land; her siblings, Pat Hughes, Wayne Laney, Richard Laney, Roger Laney, Larry Laney, and Judy Templeton; Kyle, her best friend from Carolina Gardens; and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her son, David Allen Smith; her daughter, Donna Ann Smith; her brothers, Robert “Bud” Laney and Dennis Laney; and her sister, Betty Sue Akers.Read Obituary