Ellen Taylor Smith, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, was ready when her Savior called on March 21, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born on January 11, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Charlie Jones Taylor and Sadie Mae Goins Taylor and was also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Robert Junior Smith, Sr., granddaughter Ciarra Lane Pittman, sister Faye Hamrick, and brother Charles Taylor, Sr. Ellen loved working crossword puzzles and enjoyed trips to Cracker Barrel and the Dixie Stampede. She was a gifted cook, making delicious chicken casseroles, delectable pineapple cakes, and birthday-occasion strawberry shortcakes. Ellen enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton. She was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord. Ellen is best remembered as loving: a loving neighbor, sister, friend, aunt, mother-in-law, mom, Maw-Maw, and Great-Maw-Maw. Her memory will be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Children: Lavone Peak (Brian) of Grover, NC, Robert Smith, Jr. (Hannah) of Del Rio, TN, and Teresa Pittman (Paul) of Blacksburg, SC
Sister: Rachel Ogle of Kings Mountain, NC
Grandchildren: Tiffany Williams (Keith), Jennifer Radford (Hans), Keiley Arnold (Thomas), Trey Smith, Aaustin Bornman, Anthony Fullerton, Amelia Pittman-Melton (Zach), Brittany Pittman, Kayson Pittman, and Shawn Pittman
Honorary grandchildren: Jennifer Smith (Chris) and Ethan Hicks
Ellen is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, honorary great-grandchildren James and Autumn Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: Friday, March 28, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Grover Church of God with Reverend Ronald Hawkins officiating.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Ellen's memory may be made to Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas at 900 S. Pine St., Ste. F., Spartanburg, SC 29302 or online at www.childrenscancerpartners.org

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA