Iola F. Smith of Ocean Isle Beach passed away peacefully at her home at the age of ninety-eight on Sunday, the 10th of October, 2026.

Born in White Plains, New York in June 1928, Iola was the younger of twin daughters of the late Edward Joseph and Irene Guennett Lizotte. Her older sister Irene passed away several years ago. Iola was a textile designer and print supervisor for major firms such as JP Stevens, Malden Mills, Burlington Industries, and Ametex Fabrics for fifty years. She was employed in New York City, Massachusetts, and throughout the South. Iola was also a member of Baltusrol Golf Club and Sleepy Hollow Country Club where she boarded her horse, Sam Sir. She will be buried with the rest of her family at St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Surviving her is a son, Dr. Charles E. Smith, daughter Robin Young-Allen and her son, Iola's grandson, Matthew Tyler Young.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com.

Michael J. Fulwood Funeral & Cremation Service