Amanda Elaine Smoker, born December 13, 1916, passed away on February 18, 2010, at the age of 93. She was the beloved mother of Betty Jackson of Robbinsville, NC, and Mollie Lossiah and Joyce Gregory, both of Cherokee, NC, and grandmother to 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.
Amanda was a gifted and renowned basket maker who was loved by many. She lived a life full of love and laughter and gracefully overcame the emotional and physical obstacles she faced. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
The family received friends at the Townson-Smith Chapel on Friday, February 19, 1010, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Little Snowbird Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2010, and will be officiated by Pastors Bo Parris and Paul Teasdale. Burial will follow at the Hickory Gap Cemetery. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.