Mrs. Bonnie Fay Kendrick Long Smith, a centenarian, of 2040 West Hwy 150, Lincolnton, died January 9, 2010, peaceably at home, living a rich and fruitful life of 100 years 1 month and 8 days.
She was born in Gaston County on December 1, 1909, the daughter of the late Alfred Voyde and Leona Helms Kendrick, Bonnie was preceded in death also by her husbands; Fredrick Long and James Vernon Smith, two sisters; Bessie Kendrick Moss and Lucile Kendrick Wehunt.
Bonnie was a longtime member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Lincolnton, and formerly employed at Matthews Belk Department Store, Cherryville and Boger City Mills in Boger City.
Survivors include her daughter Betty Long Avery and husband Leonard of Lincolnton, a sister Edith Kendrick Boring of Asheville, six grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at Carpenter’s Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Jones officiating with burial to follow in City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home from noon -12:45 PM and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Lincoln Ave. Baptist Church, S. Grove St., Lincolnton, NC 28092
