Obituaries

Crystal Devon Hodge

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Crystal Devon Hodge Smith, 45, wife of Billy Joe Smith, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House.

Born August 30, 1979, in Manning, she was the daughter of Donald Allen Hodge and Diane Haselden Hodge. She was a member of United Vision Pentecostal Church in Shallotte, NC.

She is survived by her husband of Foreston; parents of Greeleyville; seven children, Joseph Smith (Mary Grace) of Kingstree, Lynual Smith (Kayla) of Manning, Tyler Parkhurst of Greeleyville, Nate Smith, Kaden Smith, both of Manning, Harley Parkhurst (Brandon Mims) of Sumter and Haley Parkhurst (Hunter) of Manning; eleven grandchildren, Kenleigh, Ashleigh, Paxton, Aiden, Brynlee, Makenzee, Jimbob, Kaylee, Layden, LydiaJoe, and Lincoln; and a sister, Jessica Pack (Shaun) of Greeleyville.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley Smith; a brother, Derrick Hodge; paternal grandparents, Scott & Mary Hodge; and maternal grandparents, Austin & Mae Haselden.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Hewitt and the Rev. Todd Hodge, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Deep Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dexter Welch, Todd Hodge, Jr., Corey Hodge, Mark Locklear, Dallas Randolph, Jr., Josh Hodge, Allen Coker and James Black.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1103 Fannie Lane, Manning.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org