Elfriede Smiling Obituary
The world bids farewell to Elfriede Smiling of Goldsboro, North Carolina, departing on March 27, 2026 at the age of 78. Elfriede leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Heinath and Hedwig Heinath; her siblings, Ernst, Fritz, Gustav, Horst, Paul, Gerhardt, Ewald and Ellie; and her grandchildren, Christina, Chelsea and Daniel.
She is survived by: her husband Jerry Smiling; her children, Richard "Richie" Deaver, Christina "Tina" Phelps (Gerry Jr.) and Michelle Fulk; her grandchildren, Treasure Linton, Cassie Preskitt (Kanin), Gerry Phelps III, Matthew Phelps and Thomas Phelps; her great grandchild Ryker Phelps; and her sister Erika Olscha.
