Naomi Shortridge Smith

Naomi Shortridge Smith, age 83, of Jamestown passed away on September 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Smith was born in Buchanan, VA on October 30, 1940 to Airs and Ruby Keen Shortridge. Naomi was a very hard-working lady and retired from Triple A Mobile Homes, where she was named “Salesperson of the Year.” In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Franklin Smith, daughter, Freda Lynn Yates, and siblings, Maxie Gallimore, Mildred Redding, and Jettie Spivey. Naomi was very independent and generous; she loved to laugh out loud. Naomi loved music, especially country music and Elvis. She loved going to the beach, but most of all, Naomi loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her son, Franklin Smith (Amy) of Franklinville; granddaughter, Abigail Smith; step granddaughter, Maggie Allred; and siblings, Betty Lou Lester of Neosho, Missouri, Daniel Shortridge (Patty) of Honaker, VA, David Shortridge (Patricia) of Rowe, VA, and Dennis Shortridge (Sue) of Franklinville.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 pm at West Asheboro Church of God, 197 Lewallen Road in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the church with Pastor Travis Cooke, Pastor Franklin Smith, and Rev. Mike Woolard officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Randolph Hospice House, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Smith family.