Christine Burwell Smith

September 5, 1933 - July 26, 2021

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Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

200 Buncombe Street

Greenville, SC 29601

Monday 8/2, 5:00 pm

Christine Burwell Smith, 87, wife of Jerry Morgan Smith, died Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Adam James Burrell and Robbie Mae England Burrell.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, Gregory Smith; daughter, Sandra MacMillan; brother, Glen Burrell; four grandchildren, James, Morgan, Briony, and Isabel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Connie Abrams, Wilma Fowler, and Syble Hill.

Christine was a woman of grace and perseverance who lived a long, full life. She lost her mother, Robbie to breast cancer at age 9 and soon after entered into foster care, arranged by her oldest sibling, Connie as her father was unable to care for Christine and her four siblings. Christine eventually found a home with Iris Wilson in Inman, SC, where she thrived and as Valedictorian at New Prospect High School, earned her way to an academic scholarship at the College of Charleston. At the College of Charleston, Christine earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and met Jerry then attending The Citadel. They married in 1957.

She worked as a teacher before beginning her family. After devoting herself to raising Greg and Sandy, Christine returned to school, earning a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University in 1981. In 1988, Jerry and Christine moved into their waterfront dream home, Honah Lee in Worton, MD. Once there, she was able to truly develop her lifelong passion for art. Her paintings in watercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastels brighten the homes of many of her friends and family. Special treasures include pastel portraits of each grandchild.

Christine was an elder at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown, Maryland, where she served in a variety of volunteer positions.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 3:45 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, followed by the memorial service at 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to BStreet Woman at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. Memorial gifts will be used to enable caregiving and discipleship ministries.

Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

200 Buncombe Street

Greenville, SC 29601

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Monday 8/2, 5:00 pm

Christine Burwell Smith, 87, wife of Jerry Morgan Smith, died Monday, July 26, 2021. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Adam James Burrell and Robbie Mae England Burrell. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, Gregory Smith; daughter, Sandra MacMillan; brother, Glen Burrell; four grandchildren, James, Morgan, Briony, andContinue Reading

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Prayers of Love, Comfort and healing to you Jerry. Chris was a lovely lady and will be missed.

Sending my heartfelt condolences. I spent many years with her as her house keeper. She was a very gracious woman who loved to paint in her hobby house! Her work was so wonderful. She was so compassionate. She will be deeply missed!

Rest in peace, Chris.

In memory of Christine Burwell Smith, Katy Rebernak lit a candle

A wonderful Christian woman

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God please bless Chris and her family ! She was so sweet, smart and talented. I met her in 1957 right after she married my Mom's cousin Jerry. And many times in the 1960's. Always a great lady, and a wonderful friend to our Mom! I believe they are in Heaven together now ❤❤.

I was so lucky to have Chris and Jerry as my close neighbors for over 30 years. I weathered many storms—both weather related and personal—thanks to their kindness, generosity, and good humor. Chris's strength of character is legendary here. She fought so many health battles that would have beaten others. She was beautiful, talented, intelligent, and always gracious to me. I miss my beloved neighbors. I send my condolences to her family and Jerry—all who worked so hard to make her comfortable and safe. These last few years have tested them beyond the norm. My heart goes out to them.

It was our good fortune to have Chris and Jerry as neighbors and members of the same church for twenty years. They gave so much of themselves to our church and were always thinking of others. Chris will be missed, but we know she is in a better place. Our condolences to all of the family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.