Helen Smetzer Phillips Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Smetzer Phillips of Waco, North Carolina, who passed away on November 18, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Smetzer Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Ervin and Betty Jane Ebersole Smetzer; her former husband Charlie Ray Phillips; and her brothers, Robert Smetzer, Dave Abersole and Danny Smetzer.
She is survived by: her fiancé Randy Kee; her children, Roger Naugle (Pam) of Chambersburg, PA, Wanda Shull (Richard) of Shelby, Crystal Threatt of Cherryville and Teresa Threatt of Cherryville; her siblings, Charlie Smetzer, George Smetzer, Jr., Jim Smetzer, Richie Smetzer, Ricky Smetzer, Mark Smezter, John Smetzer, Paul Smetzer, Linda Smetzer and Beverly Atherton; and her grandchildren, Chelsey Ross, Brianna Strickland, Michael Strickland, Miranda Gunn, Jessica Gunn, Brandon Shull (Courtney), Dillion Shull (Jenna), Nicklas Naugle (Nichole) and Tyler Naugle (Rachael). She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren; and multiple other relatives.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church Happy Hearts – 201 N Houser St, Cherryville, NC 28021.
