W. Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett Fax: (803)637-6006 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com July 9, 2011 Mrs. Myra Long Wise Smith Johnston, SC Mrs. Myra Long Wise Smith, 94, of Johnston, wife of the late J. Maurice Smith Sr., died on July 8, 2011 at Edgefield County Hospital. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday July 11, 2011 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park between Edgefield and Johnston on SC Hwy 23. Mrs. Smith was a native of Edgefield County born in Trenton of the late Burda Eugenia Long Wise and Walter William Wise Sr. She attended Coker College, received her bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College, and then taught at Johnston Elementary School. She was the Edgefield County School District Lunchroom Supervisor from 1964 through 1971. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Old Ninety Six District Chapter of the NSDAR and served twice as chapter regent. She was a charter member of the Country Gardeners, Trenton, SC, and a former member of the Edgefield Genealogical Society, Edgefield Historical Society, and Johnston Women's Club. She was a lifelong member of Trenton Presbyterian Church until joining Our Savior Episcopal Church, Trenton, SC. Mrs. Smith is survived by four children: Mary Jean S. Dowling (Andy), Sumter, SC; Ann S. Day (Danny), Johnston, SC; Myra Long Smith, Columbia, SC; Elizabeth Smith, Smyna, GA; six grandchildren: Drew Dowling (Debbie), Concord, NC; Elizabeth Dowling Boland (Hank), Chicago, Il; J. Maurice Smith III (Christine) Decatur Il; Chrissy S. Wilson (Mark) Lexington, SC; Amy Day Holmes (Woody), Trenton, SC; Daniel Day (Krissee), Pawley's Island, SC and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Ann W. Herlong, Johnston, SC, Jean W. Stogner, High Point, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband J. Maurice Smith Sr., her son J, Maurice Smith Jr., and a brother Walter W. Wise Jr. The Family wants to thank Shadow Oaks Assisted Living of Aiken, Trinity Mission H & R of Edgefield, and Lorene Gilchrist for their compassionate care given to Mrs. Smith in the last four years of her life. Memorials may be made to Trenton Presbyterian Church, c/o Ms. Helen Summers, PO Box 161, Trenton, SC 29847 or to the charity of your choice. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family is at the home of her daughter Ann Day and will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday July 10, 2011 at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Please sign the register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com . Funeral Home: Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, SC US 29824