Alva Anderson Smith Anderson, SC Mrs. Alva Anderson Smith, 90, of Anderson, SC passed away on July 1st, 2015 at National Health Care of Anderson. Born on May 7, 1925 she was the daughter of the late W. Frank and Lucy Gaines Anderson. After graduating high school she attended the Anderson Hospital School of Nursing and practiced as a registered nurse at Anderson Hospital. Mrs. Smith was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Wesley Sunday School Class for many years. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters: Vickie S. Cothran and husband Wilton, and Deborah O. Smith all of Anderson, SC; two grandchildren: Susan Jenkins and David Cothran: one great- grandson: Elliott Jenkins; one sister: Betty Jane Greenway of Elberton, GA; and one brother: F. Parks Anderson, of Lilburn, GA. In addition to her parents Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by: her husband: Charles Olin Smith; two sisters: Mildred A. Todd and Clara A. Malone; and two brothers; Cran H. Anderson and Elmer G. Anderson. A funeral service to honor Mrs. Smith's life will be on Friday, July 3, 2015 in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home at 12:00 pm with Reverend Mary Teasley officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, SC. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 10:30-11:30 am at the funeral home prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L Anderson, SC 29621 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1809 N. Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Friday, July 3, 2015 10:30AM - 11:30AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, July 3, 2015 12:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621