Tecora Smith Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Tecora Smith

Tecora Gist Smith was born on February 10, 1950 in Spartanburg County to the late J. T. and Clara Fernandez Gist. She entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2022. She was the wife of the late Olin D. Smith.

Tecora was a 1968 graduate of Carver High School.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Sisters of Eden #085 and Ruth Grand Chapter #079.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her brother, James (Helen) of Spartanburg, SC; her nephews, Kenneth Glenn of Spartanburg, SC and Orlando Fernandez of Baltimore, MD; and her three nieces, Neeko and Sonya Gist both of Spartanburg, SC and Carol Fernanders of Baltimore, MD.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Steve Gist, Jerome Gist, Rocky N. Gist and John Fernandez; and a sister, Margaret D. Glenn.

A Celebration of the Life of Tecora Gist Smith will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

The family is at 444 Lucerne Dr., Spartanburg, SC.

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With sympathy for the family at this difficult time. May the loving hand of God touch you with peace. I thank God for Jesus and being blessed to know Sweet Tea (Ms Tecora).

My prayers are with you and your family I think about the good times we had working together RIP.... ROZ BYRD

Expressing our sympathy in the loss of Tecora a good friend. To the family continue to look to the Lord because he supplies all of our need. Beverly Coleman Cheeks and Claudette Coleman

Tea I'm really going to miss you.Talking on the phone and visiting you.We go way back when I was a little girl.Staying at night with you and aunt Clara.Becomeing an Eastern Star together and sisters.Im heart broken in your passing but glad no more pain and no more every monday,Wednesday and Friday dialysis. Rest in heaven cousin Tea.Love you always LANE.

On behalf of the Pineridge community our deepest sympathy for the family in time of brevement.Rev. Betty and Eugene Crocker

Our prayer are with your entire family. First Baptist Church Spartanburg

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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