Helen Lail Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Helen Lail Smith of Valdese, North Carolina, who departed this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 77. Helen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Lail Smith to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Helen shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Helen farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Leonard Lail and Mary Frazier Lail; her husband David C. Smith; and her siblings, Thomas Lail, Johnny Lail and Oleta Elmore.
She is survived by: her siblings, Libby Helms (Bobby) of Lincolnton, Genny Lail of Mountain View, Bill Lail of Vale, Richard Lail (Sharon) of Vale and Max Lail (Kathy) of Vale. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
