RALEIGH--Minnie Ayscue Smith, 96, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. at Beacon Baptist Church, 2110 Trawick Road, Raleigh, with the Rev. Tim Rabon officiating. Family and friends will be received at the home of Vikki Smith Earp.

She was born in Franklin County on May 7, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Mae Ayscue.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Smith Sr.; her sister, Doris Wynne; and brother, Frank Ayscue.

Surviving: son, Roy J. Smith Jr. (Patricia); son, Dr. S. Wayne Smith; daughter, Vikki Smith Earp; four grandchildren; nieces nephews.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beacon Baptist Church, 2110 Trawick Road, Raleigh, NC 27604.

Arrangements entrusted to Lancaster Funeral & Cremation Services, 804 N Bickett Blvd, Louisburg.

Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.