Kathy Diane Smith, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family. Born February 28, 1954, in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Herman Wallace Fowler and Isadell Floyd Fowler Cummings.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Kenneth Smith of the home; three sons, Timmy (Krissy) Smith and their children Cooper and Taylor, Roy (Leighann) Smith and their children Bella, Walker, Annie and Meila, and Josh (Lee Ann) Smith and their child, Chloe; one sister, Janice (Junior) Smith; one brother, Bill (Midge) Fowler; one brother in-law, Jerry Suggs; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Dean Smith; one sister, Phyllis “Suzie” Suggs; and stepfather, Wayne Cummings
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Dulah Missionary Baptist Church, 12476 Swamp Fox Highway E., Tabor City, NC with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM in the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472.

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