Myrtle Smith Trent

Myrtle Smith Trent, age 89 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax, VA. She was born February 10, 1920 in Henry County a daughter of the late Nathan McGhee Smith and Mattie Clifton Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Floyd Thomas Trent; son, Thomas Wayne Trent; brothers, Ray Lee Smith, Gilmer Smith, Fred Smith; and sisters, Lucille Warren and Doris Rakes. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda Trent Riddle and husband James R. of Galax, VA; daughter-in-law, Rita Trent of Lutz, FL; three grandchildren and spouses, James R. Riddle, Jr. and wife Margaret of High Point, NC, Paige Riddle Edwards and husband Greg of Waynesboro, VA, James Chadwick Trent and wife Tiffany of Sapphire, NC; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred S. Tatum of Ridgeway, VA; sisters-in-law, Margie Smith and Billie P. Smith; several nieces and nephews plus a wonderful host of friends and neighbors. She was a dedicated wife and mother whose favorite hobbies were gardening, quilting and homemaking. Mrs. Trent was a longtime member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Jack Corvin officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated; however those preferring memorial donations please consider the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, SW, Suite 115, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 (540-989-2810) or the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804-225-8038). Her family will be receiving friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com