Mildred Snider Smith

Mildred Snider Smith passed away on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on Friday, May 22nd, 1936, in Denton, NC, Mildred was a daughter of the late Albert Lee Snider and Velna Lee Snider. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William Berkley Smith, who passed in 2018, as well as her siblings Gerald Snider, Kenneth Snider, Mary Carroll, and Clarence Snider.

Mildred was an educator. She graduated from Denton High School, earned her bachelor's degree from Appalachian State, and obtained a masters degree in education from UNC Greensboro. She had a career in teaching elementary education at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Mildred was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia. She had a deep love for her family, as well as enjoying reading, and traveling.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Turner, and her husband Andy; her grandchildren, Nicholas Turner and his wife Olivia, and William Turner; and her great-grandchildren, Dawson Turner and Elsie Turner. She also leaves behind her brother, Albert Lee Snider, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends for visitation at Townes Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, VA, on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the same location with Pastor Drew Meadows officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Joyce Jones and Sharon Tyree, and the Palliative Care Team at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

The family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA. 434-793-1211.