Martha Smith

Martha Susan Lye Smith, 75, of Raleigh, passed away on March 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1944 in Springville, NY, a daughter of the late James and Eileen Lye. Martha was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Lye.

Martha received her Bacherlors degree in education and retired after many years of teaching in North Carolina, including Raleigh Academy, A.B. Combs Elementary School, and Lead Mine Elementary School. She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing and her two cats, Gracie and Callie.

Martha was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

Martha is survived by her husband of of 52 years, Gary Smith of Raleigh, her son Russell Smith of Raleigh, her adopted granddaughter, Chiamaka Ubani, her siblings: Stephen Lye and his wife Rexie of Raleigh, and Gordon Lye and his wife Lynn of Wendell. 

A memorial service will be announced at a later time.

A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587.

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