Merle Berry Smith

Merle Smith
Easley, SC

Mrs. Oressia "Merle" Berry Smith, 83, wife of the late Tracy Edward Smith, Jr., went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Collis and Irene Fogle Berry, Mrs. Smith was the retired owner and operator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Easley and a member of Norris First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son Richard A. Smith, Sr. (Connie) of Central; a sister, Mary Wetstone of Orangeburg, SC; three grandchildren, Richard Allen Smith, Jr., Tracy E. Smith and Harrison Taylor Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Brooke Everly Smith and Graham Hudson Smith.

Funeral services will be 12:30 PM Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Royce Addis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

The family is at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Connie Smith.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.