Mary Ann Smith Tafta Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Ann Smith Tafta of Lexington, South Carolina, who passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 82. Mary Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann Smith Tafta to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Daniel'Danny'Fletcher Tafta; her parents, Edward Wood Smith and Montie Pearson Smith; her brothers, Edward Darrell Smith and William Franklin'Smitty'Smith; and her son-in-law David VanWey.
She is survived by: her children, Steven Randolph'Randy'Tafta (Wanda) and Susan Tafta VanWey; her grandchildren, Jerod Tafta (Jordan), Steven Tafta (Lacie), Nicholas Tafta, Heather Dominick, Noah Dominick and Kamryn Heisig (Tavin); and her great grandchildren, Elias Tafta, Ruby Tafta, Phineas Tafta, Ira Tafta, Willow Tafta and Baylor Tafta.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Harris Funeral Home (302 N Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at the Long Cane Cemetery (329 Hwy 20, Abbeville, SC 29620).
Memorial contributions in memory of Mary Anne may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
