ANDERSON - Bonta Drake Smith, age 68, of Anderson, wife of Glenn R. Smith, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of Fleeta Campbell Drake and the late George W. Drake. A graduate of Girls High and Anderson College, Mrs. Smith was a teacher's assistant at New Prospect Elementary School for 27 years. She was a lifetime member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she was a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was a dedicated daughter, loving wife, and proud mother.

Left to carry on the legacy of Mrs. Smith are her devoted husband, to whom she was married for 43 years; daughter, Susan Smith Whitfield of Charlotte, NC; son, G. Andrew Smith of Manila, Philippines; her mother, Fleeta Campbell Drake; nieces, Nancy D. Witt of Charleston, SC and Jamey D. James of Columbia, SC; sister-in-law, Marie B. Drake of Columbia, SC.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her brother, G. David Drake.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29th at New Prospect Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Tony Smith and Reverend Tom Turner. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, September 28th at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Smith to New Prospect Baptist Church "Together We Build" Fund, 2503 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. John Doster and the caregivers for their kindness and excellent care during Mrs. Smith's illness.

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