Rachel Smith Warner

Rachel Smith Warner, age 93, of Troy, NC, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Autumn Care of Biscoe. 

Rachel was born on September 6, 1930, in Wadeville, NC to the late Henry Clay Smith and Nannie DeBerry Smith. She worked many years in the hosiery industry and was a housewife. She was married to her late husband, Lee Jackson Warner for 48 years. She ran the flea market in Troy for many years and served delicious hotdogs. 

She is survived by her son, Joe Warner (Annette), of Troy; grandchildren: Shelli Hendrix (Daniel) of Troy and Austin Warner (Sarah) of Troy; great grandchildren: Hayden, LeeAnna, Mason, Henry, and Charlie. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Jackson Warner, son Lowe Jackson Warner; sisters: Mary, Helen, Irene, Bernice, and Betty Jean and three brothers: Tim, Laverne, and Henry Clay Smith Jr. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 211 N. Main St., Troy, NC, officiated by Rev. Gene Bruton. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM, prior to the service. Burial will be in the First Wesleyan Church cemetery in Troy. 

Rachel was known as a “go-better”, a ball of fire! She loved spending time with her sisters going to South Carolina to play the Lottery. She enjoyed going to yard sales and working in her garden prior to aging. Rachel loved her family fiercely, especially her grandchildren. You could always expect a scratch off for every holiday and a personalized gift she'd ordered from the catalog. There were many, many laughs over the years. Anyone who knew her will most certainly have a story to tell that involves Rachel, be sure to ask them. Rachel was quiet regarding her faith for the majority of her life; however, within the months, weeks and days leading up to her passing her faith was evident and Gods presence clear. She is rejoicing in Heaven and healed from all earthly discomfort. She will be deeply missed here on earth with a memory impossible to forget. 

The family would like to give special thanks for the wonderful care given to Rachel by Hannah; Adoration Home Health, Stanly Staff; Sherry at Tillery Compassionate Care; and Autumn Care Staff. 

Memorials may be given in Rachel's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Place, Memphis TN, 38105. 

On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com. 

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is serving the family of Rachel Warner.