Wanda Shaw Smitherman Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wanda Shaw Smitherman of Clayton, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wanda Shaw Smitherman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Frank Shaw and Violet Martin Shaw; and her brother Ronnie Wayne Shaw. She is survived by: her children, Monte Smitherman of Clayton, Todd Smitherman (Patricia) of Clayton, Heath Smitherman (Abbie) of Goldsboro and Nicki Smitherman Knowles (Matt) of Raleigh; her sister Patsy Shaw Robinson (Kenneth) of Clanton, Alabama.; and her grandchildren, Logan Smitherman (Kate) of Miami, FL, Chance Smitherman (Daniela) of Rocky Mount, NC, Cade Smitherman of Zebulon, NC, Keely Smitherman Register (Joshua) of Columbia, SC, Corey Foster (Madison) of Franklinton, NC, Hank Smitherman of Raleigh, NC, Carson Smitherman of Raleigh, NC, Fletcher Knowles (Ava) of Angier, NC and Bennett Knowles of Wilmington, NC..
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Wanda's memory to one of the following organizations: Ebenezer Methodist Church https://www.ebenezerraleigh.com. Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org.
