raLDA MAE (SMITH) MABE

WINSTON-SALEM Ralda Mae Smith Mabe May 9, 1919 - May 3, 2012 Ralda Mae Smith Mabe, 92, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Memorial Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Northwoods Baptist Church in Winston-Salem NC, with Rev. Frank Shumate officiating. Ralda was the daughter of the late Nettie Lawson and Tommy Smith. She was an avid lover of country music, including artists like Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Odell Mabe; son Bobby G. Mabe; two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include daughter-in-law Linda W. Mabe; granddaughter Jill Smitherman (Craig); great grandson Garrett Smitherman; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Helon Moore, all of Winston-Salem; brothers Ted Smith (Pat) of Summerfield, Joe Smith (Anna) of Greensboro; several loving nieces and nephews. Special friends: The Salmons Family, Nancy Vanhoy, and Touched by Angels caregivers, Thanks for always "being there:" Becky, Katie Scott, and Tracy Westmoreland. Visitation will be held Friday May 4, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Northwoods Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Friends and family may sign, and view, the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels, 2895 Shorefair Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.