Mrs. Rebecca Gilbert Smith, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at The Berkley Assisted Living Center, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Smith was born February 1, 1940, in Burke County, a daughter of the late James Frank and Lena Pugh Gilbert.  Rebecca was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Hildebran and enjoyed being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving are her husband, Charles David Smith of the home, and a daughter, Lynne Smith-Mills (Jason) of Greenville, NC, a brother, Jimmy Gilbert (Rita) and a sister, Sara Stamey (Bob).  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Nolan Mills, Laney Mills and a niece, Kelli Scronce.

Graveside Services for Rebecca Gilbert Smith will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hildebran First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ron Arndt officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Hildebran First Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice Care, 9117 Monroe Rd., Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28270 or Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralserivces.com.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Smith family.