Cynthia D. Smith

Cynthia D. Smith of Columbia, SC while residing @ PruittHealth of Columbia, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Saviour on March 23, 2025. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on April 04, 1947, she was the daughter of the late GREAT Evelyn Kersten Drew and Harlon Whitney Drew Jr.

She loved her Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit above all and never stopped praying for her 3 children who she worked very hard for. She loved everybody! She was the loving oldest sister of 6 siblings. She loved and cared for many (all) animals! Just like her Momma (aka Evie baby, aka her pea n the pod)! She had a very kind and sweet spirit. Everyone loved her.

Cynthia is survived by her daughter Melanie Marie Berninger, her son Jeremy Wade Smith (Miranda), and her youngest daughter Angela Dawn Smith. Also her 6 Grandchildren, Anika Marie Walker (daughter of Angela), Brandi Marie Shabazz and Garrett Drew Berninger (daughter & son of Melanie), and James Cooper Smith, Barrett Kayson Smith, and Gantry Jeremiah Smith (3 sons of Jeremy & Miranda).

Siblings she is survived by are 2 brothers & 2 sisters Harlon Whitney Drew III (Deidre), Debbie D.

Poole (Blanchard), Rebekah Carolyn Branham (Richard,deceased), Fred P. Drew (Karen)

She is also survived by 7 awesome nieces & nephews with families of their own including grandchildren.

Cynthia was unfortunately predeceased by her youngest sister Priscilla Ann Swartz (James Swartz, surviving)

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Pawmetto Lifeline

1275 Bower Pkwy

Columbia, SC 29212

Or you can make a donation to the charity of your choosing.