Ella Mae (Barney) Smith, 85, of Fayetteville, North Carolina was called to her heavenly home on March 11, 2021. She was born in Spring Lake, North Carolina to the late William and Lucile (McAllister) Barney. Ella attended Harnett County Schools in her earlier years. She worked as a nanny in her former years before retiring.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons; Robert (Wayne) Smith, Jimmy Smith, daughters; Saudia (Meeka) Smith-Johnson, and Karen (Tina) Smith-Arrington (Kenny Sr.), grandchildren; Anton Smith, Sr., Antonio Smith, Darrell Smith, Kenny (Crystal) Arrington, Jr., Eric Arrington, Lakisha Arrington, Tameeji Smith, Saimuyeetah Smith, great-grandchildren; Lavonte Carter, JaVonne McPhatter, TeShaun Smith, Naikala Hooker, Anton Smith, Jr., Antoniya Smith, Elijah Smith, E'zaria Arrington, Latrell Smith-Carter, Deasia Davis, Shamiah Davis, LeAire Arrington, Saimir Wideman, Deaira Smith-Carter, Kanon Arrington, great-great granchild; Naomi Carter and host of extended family and friends.