alma ellen (zimmerman) smitherman

Mrs. Alma Zimmerman Smitherman, 80, of Winston-Salem died Monday, April 24, 2000, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1919, in Forsyth County to Solomon Eugene and Crissie Ellen Pickett Zimmerman. Mrs. Smitherman attended Forsyth County schools and retired from Hanes Knitwear in June, 1976. She was a member of Fraternity Church of the Brethren since her youth. Her husband of 22 years, Charles Ray Smitherman, preceded her in death in 1981. Surviving are a brother, Ralph Eugene Zimmerman of Winston-Salem; a niece and a nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Fraternity Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Fraternity Church of the Brethren, 3760 Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127