Mabel Lois Smith Sayre

DURHAM-Mrs. Mabel Lois Smith Sayre, 97, died on Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late John Henry Smith and Eva Lillian Daisy Story Smith. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Sayre retired from D.C. May.  She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Leroy Sayre.

She is survived by her son David Sayre,  one daughter, Molly Sayre, one grandchild, Michael Sayre and wife Nina, one great-grandchild, Eliana Grace Sayre.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel. Rev. Richard Hedges and Rev. Johnny Hewett will officiate.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. one hour prior to the service at Hudson Funeral Home. Flowers are acceptable. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.