Claire Mathena Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 5, 2023, at the age of 76, Claire Mathena (Lumberton, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Curley Smith and Nayomia Lee Smith; her siblings, Janice Gallagher and Dwight Franklin "Cat" Smith; her nephew Christopher Pait; and her brother-in-law Roy Chavis.
She is survived by: her son Ricky Lynn Smith (Brianna Kaye Chavis) of Orrum, Four; her grandchildren, Brandon Lynn Smith, Brittany Lynn Smith, Cameron Dion Smith and William Leelynn Smith; her great grandchildren, Nazaria, Alaya, Khloe, Braxton, Brady, Amilya and Aliyona; her siblings, Ellen Drew Hardin of Laurinburg, Delilah Chavis of Laurinburg, Curley Paul Smith (Pamela) of Maryland, Anthony Smith of Laurinburg and Don Russell "Snoody" Smith of Lumberton; her aunt Nellie Gray Morgan of Charlotte; and her brother-in-law Rich Gallagher of Lumberton. She is also survived by nephews, and cousins.
