Edith Gresham Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edith Gresham Smith of Water View, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 9, 2026 at the age of 79. 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, James Clarence Sr. and Alice Gresham; her husband Walter E. Smith; and her siblings, Walter Gresham, James Gresham (Sonny), Gertrude Wilson and Phyliss Hogge.

She is survived by: her sons, James (Misty Smith) of Wake and Eric (Stephanie Smith) of Urbanna; her grandchildren, Justin Smith (Tiffany), Jarred Smith (Emilie), Emilie Walton (Ricky), Adam Smith (Madison), Brooke Cole (DJ), Kirstin Cole (James) and Tyler Cole (Allie); her great grandchildren, Riley, Marcy, Kennedy, Madison, Skylar, Grayson, Sloan, Emerson, Charlotte and Lincoln; her siblings, Clarence Gresham Jr. and Alice Mae Carlton; her sisters-in-law, Julia Gresham, Linda Smith and Mary Noirot; and her friend Susan Gresham. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upper Middlesex Vol.