Mrs. Yvonne Marie Smart, 45, of  Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Smart was born February 25,1978, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of Kay Greene McCarthy and the late Robert McCarthy.  Yvonne was a caring and loving person and exhibited it by her employment as a CNA in the healthcare industry.

Surviving are her loving husband, Matthew Smart of the home, a son, Matt Smart and a daughter, Alayna Smart both of the home.  Also surviving are her mother, Kay Greene McCarthy of Boiling Springs, SC , a brother, Bobby McCarthy of Boiling Springs, NC and a sister, Crystal Pfeilar, of Boiling Springs, SC and grandson Atlas Howerton.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday February 19, 2024 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese with Rev. Marvin Wiley officiating.

The family will receive friends from  5:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Monday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Hospice-Amorem, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690

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