Wilhelmena Thomas Smith departed this life on April 26, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC. She was born on December 5, 1927 in Bishopville, SC to the late Linda and Edward Thomas.
Mrs. Smith was a member of First Baptist Missionary Church. She worked for many years as a Laundry Attendant and later on for the Campbell Soup Company. At the latter part of her life, she was employed at The Sumter Item, the local newspaper.
Surviving loved ones include two sons, Edward D. (Bleanda) Mitchell, Sr. and Rhaheme T. Smith (Caregiver); one daughter, Debra J. Croskey all of Sumter. She also leaves her grandchildren and a host of other beloved relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Smith, daughter, Linda Smith, loving sister, Edna Peace, and brother-in-law, Leroy Peace.
Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 2 to 6pm at Job's Mortuary. Mrs. Smith will be placed in the Job's Mortuary Chapel on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 12 noon for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1pm in the Job's Mortuary Chapel, 312 S. Main St., Sumter, SC.
Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
Family will be receiving friends at the home, 514 S. Main St., Sumter, SC.