LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Alton Star Tyson Smith, age 91, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born May 2, 1931, in Anson County, NC, a daughter of the late Thomas Boyd Tyson Sr. and Myrtle Blalock Tyson and was the wife of the late D.V. Smith Jr. Mrs. Smith was a devoted Christian lady who loved sharing the word of God through her cards. Her passion was writing notes of encouragement to others and writing in her journal. Mrs. Smith enjoyed Gamecock sports, especially women's basketball. She loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Smith fiercely loved her family. She was a member of Taylors Grove Baptist Church and previously taught Sunday School at White Oak Manor.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her two sons, Tony Ray Smith Sr. of Lancaster, and Scott Smith (Lee) of Lexington; one grandson, Tony Ray Smith Jr. (Allison); four great-grandchildren, Heather Denkins (Tracy), Kelly Caskey, Chelsea Davis (Preston), and Kendall Smith; and 3 great-great grandchildren, Dallas Denkins, Kinsley Star Denkins, and Olivia Davis; her brother, Franklin Tyson (Janet); her three sisters, Bessie Stubbs, Julia Morton, and Sybil Almond (Charles); and a large extended family.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, D.V. Smith Jr.; her granddaughter, Pamela Michelle Collins; her parents, Thomas and Myrtle Tyson; her brother, Tommy Tyson; and her furbaby, Missy.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Smith will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Taylors Grove Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Tommy Howell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Monday, February 27, 2023 at Burgess Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Taylors Grove Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2382 Charlotte Hwy, Lancaster, SC 29720.