NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-- Brenda Willis-Smith, 62, of North Myrtle Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 after a very long and courageous battle with breast cancer.Born November 1, 1943, in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of Furman B. Bishop and the late Alleyne Dobbins Bishop. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended Greenville Tech. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who left cherished memories to her family. She was an avid gardener, loved the beach and spending time with her family.In addition to her father of Calhoun Falls, SC, Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Newell C. Skip Smith of North Myrtle Beach; a daughter Laurie Johnson and her husband Glen of Myrtle Beach, whom she loved like a son; and a step-daughter, Nicole Ofiesh and her husband Matthew of New Kensington, PA. The joys of her life were her grandsons, Zane and Riley Johnson, who called her Gummie. She was predeceased by her mother, Alleyne Dobbins Bishop; and by her brother, Marion Wayne Bishop.The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Laurie Johnson, 338 Red Fox Road, Myrtle Beach, SC.A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Risen Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. John F. Kassouf will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Risen Christ Lutheran Church, 10595 Highway 17 N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.Paid Funeral Notice