Allie Ruth Johnson Smith

Allie Ruth Johnson Smith, 81, of 2501 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her son's home. Mrs. Smith was born in Chatham County on December 22,1942, the daughter of the late David A. and Allie (Burke) Johnson. She was a member of Mount Vernon Global Methodist Church and faithfully worked over 50 years at the same textile company through four different ownerships: Siler City Hosiery, Kellwood Textiles, Glendale, and Acme McCrary. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Camp "Yak" Smith, brothers, Charles Junior Johnson, Johnathan (Buck) Johnson; and sisters, Alma Lineberry and Magaline Allred.

She is survived by her children, Linda S. Montgomery and husband, Andrew and Carl Vance Smith and wife, Teresa; grandchildren, David Smith, Penny, and Anna Caviness; great-grandchildren, Sarah Whiteside, Bladen Skeen, Ivy Cagle, Thomas Hancock and Natalieah Skeen; sisters, Shirley Thompson, Linda Welch, Judy Luther, and Toni Coore; brothers, Archie Junior Johnson, Johnny Johnson, and Keith Johnson.

A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held 10:00AM, Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at Mt. Vernon Global Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Global Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Smith family.

 Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com