Nina Staples Smithson Obituary
We bid farewell to Nina Staples Smithson of Shawboro, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Nina touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtis Seymour Staples and Mabel Kight Staples; and her husband Alvin L. "Pete" Smithson, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Deborah S. Chappell (Sandy) of Wilson, NC, Pamela S. Smithson (Billy) of Shawboro, NC and Pete Smithson, Jr. (Sherry) of Shawboro, NC; and her grandchildren, Missy C. Parker (Chris), Amy C. Harp (Charles), Cameron Smithson Chappell (Lesley), W. E. Smithson, Jr., Ryan Smithson (Brooke), Brock Smithson (Chelsea) and Collin Smithson (Megan). She is also survived by seventeen great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Twiford Funeral Homes (405 E Church St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909). A reception will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 78851, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8851 or to Albemarle School, 1210 US Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
