Francine Cole Smith departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Lincolnton Hospital in Lincolnton, NC.

She was born on January 12, 1936 in Sharon, SC to the late Miles and Mattie Lee Armstrong Cole.
Ms. Francine had a passion for Christ. She loved reading her Bible, watching TV ministry shows, and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed cooking and baking cakes for the people she loved. She also had a passion for gardening and canning vegetables.
Ms. Francine was preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Cole, her son, Von Smith, her husband, Ben Smith, and longtime partner, J.C. Burris.
She will be remembered dearly by her sons, Van (Penny) Smith of Earl, NC; and Jerry (Carnelle) Smith of Shelby, NC; her daughter, Floracine Haynes of Shelby, NC; and her special niece, Marian Cole Moore; her grandchildren Tanellaus Clemmons, Brian Smith, Jerry Martin, Temeshia Eberheart, Omar Roberts, Rodney Smith, Vanquel Spikes, Derreka Thomas, Deitra Haynes, Keisha Haynes, Kellie Smith, and Lia Smith; her thirty-six great grandchildren, and fifteen great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Webb Memorial Lawns, Shelby, NC at 11:00 a.m.