Sandra Kay “Katie” Bodford Smith, 73, of Lenoir, passed away at home on Saturday, April 26, 2025 following a period of declining health.

Katie was born February 27, 1952 in Cherokee County, South Carolina to the late Burnie Jay Bodford and Sarah Painter Bodford. She attended and loved her church, Faith Tabernacle, and retired from the furniture industry. In her spare time she was an avid book reader and loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wren “Renn” Edward Smith; son, Nathan Daniel Smith; daughter, Tammy Jackson; siblings, Norman Jay Bodford and Frances Bodford; and sister-in-law, Mary Bodford.

She is survived by her son, Lucus Smith and wife Olivia; son-in-law, Keith Jackson, daughter-in-law, Alisha Smith; grandchildren, Cody, Tara, Sierra, and Tyler Jackson, Kayla and Tyler Gentry; and Alyssa, Reneelea, Chase, and Emma Smith; and numerous great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Linda Wilkins and husband Bobby, Randall Bodford and wife Teresa, and Ricky Bodford.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Rocky Dula and Rev. Brandon Thomas officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.