Edith Ann Casteen Smith, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Wilmington, NC. Born on November 2, 1946, in Rose Hill, NC, Edith led a life devoted to her family and community.
Edith was a loving housewife and mother before dedicating 20 years of service to the NHCS Food Service at Pine Valley Elementary and Murrayville Elementary. Her contributions were deeply appreciated by colleagues and students alike.
In her leisure time, Edith found joy in challenging herself with jigsaw puzzles and seek-and-find word books. She was also skilled in crocheting and as a seamstress, creating beautiful pieces that will be cherished by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas McArthur Smith; her parents, William and Bertie Casteen; her brother, Dan Casteen; and her sister, Frances Pate.
Edith is survived by her daughter, Deide Smith Simmons; her son, Douglas Mark Smith (Linda); her grandsons, Anthony Smith and Jonathan Smith; her granddaughter, Taylor Simmons Fernandez (Ricky); great-granddaughter Mikaelah Myles, Edith’s sister, Judy Pickett; her brother-in-law, Larry Smith (Bonita); along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday September 7, 2024, with Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Services to begin at 11:00. This will be held at Castle Hayne Community Church, 4544 Parmele Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Castle Hayne Community Church or Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Edith’s memory.
Arrangements are in the care of Coastal Cremations, 6 Jacksonville Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.
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Ms. Edith was always my favorite at Pine Valley as she loved feeding all children everyday!
Ms Edith was a blessing to all who knew her. She loved everyone and always made you feel special. She loved her children and grandchildren and often talked about them and looked forward to the times they could be together. Ms Edith loved Jesus and enjoyed her time being with God’s children in Sunday school and our church services. She loved her husband “spot” as he was known by to many and now the Lord has reunited them forever to never be apart again. Thank you Jesus for your great love and allowing everyone the opportunity to live with Him forever. Sister Edith will continue to live in our hearts and we are thankful for the time we had together. Jerry and Carol Noland
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