Elizabeth Ann Burvick Smith passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Kindred Hospital Greensboro, following a period of illness. She was born to the late Frank George and Dora Nelson Burvick in Winston-Salem, on May 2, 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Burvick.

She attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and graduated from A. H. Anderson High School in 1962. She began her early Christian education as a member of Zion Memorial Baptist Church. Following graduation, Ann attended Cortez W. Peters Business School in Washington, D.C. She later returned home and completed her business education at Winston-Salem Business College.

Ann retired from the United States Postal Service and at the time of her retirement she had worked in civil service for over thirty years. She was very hospitable and never met a stranger. She enjoyed reading and writing and was very adept in photography.

Survivors include her daughter, Tamiko Charlene Burvick Rush; her son, Tshombe (Jamilah) Smith; grandchildren, Gregoire Rush, Tamia Graves, Cameron Lyons, Nya Smith, Caleb Smith, Ricardo Rush, Jr. and Nia Rush; great grandchild, Zain Graves; son-in-law, Ricardo Rush, Sr.; nieces, Catrena Burvick Fowler and Andrea Crowder; nephew, Michael Burvick; cousin, Donna V. Gilmore; special cousins of Detroit, MI; dear friends: Harold Smith, The Nesbitt, Crowell, Graves, Brimfield and Smith-Mauney Families; many extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2pm. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

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