Sallie Smith Abraham - Cremation Society of Virginia

Sallie Smith Abraham

November 20, 1953 - November 3, 2022

Sallie was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia to Nancy K. and Dudley C. Smith Jr. She graduated from Maury High School and attended Radford University. She worked for both city (Norfolk) and state (Virginia) government agencies. She concluded her career in customer service at Lifetouch National School Studios, helping create memories for parents to last a lifetime.

She was a member of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) and loved history, especially that of Virginia and Colonial Williamsburg. She was the great grand-daughter of one of the first lighthouse keepers at Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Corolla, NC. OBX. And followed the ancestry of her family through generations.

She loved the arts in all its forms, particularly music (Motown) and movies (the Naro) and was an avid reader. She loved living in the Ghent neighborhood with its eclectic restaurants, shops, and architecture. She loved all things ODU (Go Blue!) and UVA (Go Hoos!) and attended many sporting events of both schools. Her father was an alumnus of the University of Virginia. And she loved and cared for many animals, be they dogs or cats, throughout her life.

Left to cherish her life are numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends; whom she loved deeply. Her husband David of 25 years together and her brother Dudley (Chip) Smith III of Charlotte, NC.. She will be laid to rest next to her parents in Forest Lawn Cemetery with a celebration of her life gathering to be held at a future time.

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Happy Anniversary Sallie. I Love You. David

To my Valentine 💝. I love you.

Happy Birthday Sallie. Love you.

Sallie, I love and miss you much.

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart. I Love You Sallie.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Happy Valentine's Day my love. I Love You. ❤️

Happy Birthday Sallie; love you.

We love and miss you so much.

Happy Anniversary Sallie. I Love You.

Happy Valentine's Day My Sweetheart. I Love U.

In memory of Sallie Smith Abraham, Kevin C Garvey lit a candle

Sending you our heartfelt sympathy, David. Sincerely, Robert and Shirley Houser (Columbia, SC)

Sallie is laid to rest next to her parents, this day Dec, 3rd 2022. RIP my lovely, I love you. David

Happy Birthday to my adopted daughter, Sallie. I love you so much. Mamma Rice.

Happy Birthday Sallie. I Love You.

Sally, you are a bright shining light forever. Thanks for your bright light you shared with the World. I will think of you when I look to the night sky from now on.

May the love that you receive during this difficult time remind you of the love that she gave. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss.

Dear David, my sincerest condolences to you during this difficut time. Your sweet wife led a purposeful life and her spirit was just as beautiful as her outward appearance. I pray that God will continue to hold you in his arms of comfort and strength.

David, you and your loved ones will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as you all navigate this difficult time. I pray you all will find comfort in one another and embrace each other as you honor your wife's life and legacy.

In memory of Sallie Smith Abraham, Diane C Black lit a candle

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of Sallie Smith Abraham, Sheila Tyree lit a candle

Praying for you and your at this time . She will be missed

My thoughts and prayers to Dave and his family during this difficult time. I work with Dave at Tidewater Community College.

In memory of Sallie Smith Abraham, Pam Blake lit a candle

In memory of Sallie Smith Abraham, Theresa Parry lit a candle

I met Sallie through my sister Pam friendship with her husband Dave. I always enjoyed meeting Sallie and Dave for lunch at Doumar's. She was a very nice and caring lady.My thought's and prayer's are with Dave and the family.

I am so sorry to hear of Sallie's passing. She was a great person and will be truly missed. Over the years, she has become one of my closest friends. I always enjoyed our lunches at Doumar's with Dave and my sister Theresa. GO HOOS! My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and the rest of their family🙏❤

I’m so sorry to hear of Sallie’s passing! She was a dear client who I came to see as a friend over the years. It saddens me greatly to know I won’t be seeing her warm smile again but I take comfort in knowing she be is in a better place and was dearly loved by by family and friends during her time here, especially her husband. Sincerely, Katie Kovalcik

I am so very sorry! Sallie and I worked together at Lifetouch and also had mutual friends. I always looked forward to the days that we worked together. She was a very interesting person as well.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.