Alice Fay Mills Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina

Alice Fay Mills Smith

January 18, 1946 - April 18, 2026 (80 years old)

Arden, North Carolina

Alice Fay Mills Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc

Share

Alice Fay Mills Smith

January 18, 1946 - April 18, 2026 (80 years old)

Arden, North Carolina

Alice Fay Mills Smith Obituary

The passing of Alice Fay Mills Smith (Arden, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 18, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alice Fay Mills Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie William Mills and Reba Taylor Mills; her husband Richard Dale Smith; her son Jeffrey Richard Smith; and her siblings, Shelby Keen, Pansy Rodriguez, Carol Smith, Jimmy Mills and Junior Mills.

She is survived by: her daughter Alissa Franks (David); her grandchildren, Zachary Dylan Nelson, Trevor David Franks, Chase Richard Franks (Alaina), Jerrica Erwin (Andrew), Jacob Richard Smith and Silas Trey Smith; her great grandchild Zepplin; and her siblings, Charlie Mills (Nancy) and Janet Evans (Bob).

A funeral service was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Groce Funeral Home (72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Fri

Apr 24

Funeral service

Groce Funeral Home
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Alice Fay Mills Smith’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Alice Fay Mills Smith.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Alice Fay Mills Smith and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help