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Mary Smith Obituary
Greece:Thursday,August 21, 2008 at age 85. Predeceased by her loving husband, Vernon L. Smith and sister, June Schwind. She is survived by her loving daughters, Roxann M. Reese and Colleen (Ron) DiChario; beloved granddaughter,Danielle Riccardi "love of her life"; brother, Donald (Shirley) Galbraith of CO; sisters, Helen Danzig & Carolyn Wright; beloved friend, Frank Hopkins; many nieces & nephews.
Betty was a beautiful woman and very giving to others. She volunteered at Unity Hospital for 18 years. Betty possessed a very positive outlook on life with an amazing sense of humor and candor. She will be sadly missed but forever remembered.
No prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her Memorial Mass Wednesday, August 27th at 11 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. To share a special memory special memory please visit:
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Maureen (Mo) Monahan
August 26, 2008
Dear Roxann & Family, Our prayers go out to all of you at this sad time. Your friends are here if you need them.
June Sechowski
August 25, 2008
Dear Roxann,
We're all thinking of you in your time of loss. Your mom was certainly a beautiful lady. I'm sure she was very proud of you and her joy for life she passed on to you. Take care,
Gary Maier
August 24, 2008
Roxann, Was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. I know she will be greatly missed
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