Cathy Evelyn Smith Williams

We are sharing this announcement as a courtesy to the Smith and Teal families, who have been long-time residents of Lilesville and members of the Bessie Chapel AME Zion Church in Lilesville.

"God has her in His keeping. We have her in our hearts." Ms. Cathy Evelyn Smith Williams transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, April 9, 2026

She was the daughter of the late Bessie Smith Teal of Lilesville and the beloved sister of Bessie Mae Teal of Wadesboro, Laura Dean of Lilesville, and Allison Teal-Lewis of Salisbury.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 18, 20263:00 PM ET at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004.

Please refer to the website of Mabire Memorial Mortuary in Houston, Texas, for service details and online condolence orders.