Nancy Z. Smith
1944-2025
Nancy Z. Smith, 80 of Pinehurst, N.C., passed away on April 7, 2025 at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on July 8, 1944 in Queens, N.Y. to the late John and Elizabeth Zehner.
She is survived by her husband, Gale Smith; son, Christian Sheppard and daughter-in-law, Jessica Sheppard; son, Andrew Sheppard; sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Meg Poulos; and step-son, Tracy Smith.
Nancy moved to Southern Pines with her two…





