Margaret Louise “Lucy” Collins Smith, age 90, of Cameron passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00PM at Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Vass with Rev. Chandler Wilkes officiating. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.
Lucy was born on October 13, 1935 in Harnett County, NC, to the late Sarah Catherine Collins. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Duncan “June” Smith, Jr.; daughter, Sherry Pilgrim and brother, Leroy Collins.
She is survived by her children, Terry Lee “Buck” Smith (Debbie) of Vass, Bonnie Williamson of Cameron, Linda Gillenwater (Richard) of Cameron, James Duncan (Sonya) of Cameron; grandchildren, Terri Jo Howard, Jason Lee Smith, Billy Ray Smith, Robin Lynn Williamson, Amanda Leigh Williamson, Corey Thomas Smith, Blake Duncan Smith, Jenna Wade Smith, Reganne James Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Gillenwater, Kristy Nicole Pilgrim, Shenna Odette English; great-grandchildren, Tyler Lee Randall Aria, Gavin Aria, Kaylob Aria, Peyton House, Abigail English, Landon English, Braydon English, Conner English, Nova Reid, Elijah Smith, Isaac Smith, Benjamin Smith, Christopher Smith, Daniel Smith, Matthew Hearn, Aubrey Hearn, Jace Brewer, Wesson Clay, Caslyn Clay, Braxton Artis, Braylee Howard, Alexa Smith, Rhett Smith, Hadlee Smith, Zachary Smith, Lorelai Smith and Jimmie June Ledford and six great-great-grandchildren with a total of 45 grandchildren in all.
Lucy loved saltwater fishing and animals, but what brought her great joy was family get-togethers. She was loved and will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Vass.
