Esther Florence Smith

Esther Florence Smith, 92, of Newport, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith was born in St. Georges, Bermuda in 1926.  She made her home in Newport, NC after her marriage to James B. "Billy" Smith in 1948. They were married for 70 years. She traveled the world with her military husband, serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. while raising her eight children.

She was a devout, strong military wife, mother and grandmother.  Her family was very important to her as well as serving her country with her husband.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy S. Styron of Morehead City, Amy S. Larder of Newport, Esther S. Ballou of Morehead City; sons James B. "Bucky" Smith, Jr. of Stella, William W. "Billy" Smith of Stella, Harry H. Smith of Morehead City, Larry S. Smith of Greenville, Richard L. Smith of Newport; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Smith; parents, Amy V. Frost and Walter J. Frost; 1 sister, Marguerite; and 2 brothers, Harry and Billy.

Flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City,