Brenda SMITH Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Brenda SMITH
Start: 2021-01-23T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Livestreamed at facebook.com/rhbaptistfairfield or on YouTube at youtube.com/c/rollinghillsbaptistchurch

SMITH, Dr. Brenda C.

Age 64, passed away January 8, 2021, of cancer. She was born May 18, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Art and Carol. She married Mark Smith in 1977 and together they raised two daughters, Cassia and Ariel. Brenda earned her PhD in Mathematics in 1989 from the University of Missouri. The family moved to

Cincinnati in 1993 and then to Hamilton, Ohio, in 1995, where Brenda lived until her death. A math instructor at the Miami University – Hamilton campus, she loved to share her delight in math with her family, students, and colleagues. Brenda also enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and gardening. She was known for her beautiful quilts. She is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters Cassia Smith and Ariel (Christopher)

Berry, her mother Doris Carol Oakes, her stepmother Ann Bates, and her sister Dana Stockton. She is preceded in death by her father Arthur Bates, her stepfather James Oakes, and her brother Leroy Bates. Brenda's memorial service will be held at 2 PM Eastern Time on January 23, 2021, and can be livestreamed on Facebook at facebook.com/rhbaptistfairfield or on YouTube at youtube.com/c/rollinghillsbaptistchurch

Memorial donations in her name can be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati hospiceofcincinnati.org/donate/ and the Miami Hamilton Conservatory Fund givetoMiamiOH.org/conservatory

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Published by Journal-News on Jan. 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Brenda SMITH

9 Entries

Beth

February 1, 2021

Brenda was a wonderful person, she helped me pass math and was one of my biggest cheerleaders. She will be missed.

Wayne and Carla

January 23, 2021

We were friends and neighbors and thought the world of her. She was such a kind and caring person. She shared her beautiful flower bulbs with us. We will always remember her especially in the spring when her flowers bloom in our garden. We will truly miss her. We will remember her smile most of all. Wayne and Carla

Earlene Pennington

January 20, 2021

You had such a caring soul and I feel very privileged to have met you.
Thank you for believing in me and all the help that you provided me while I was at Miami University. Because of you I finished up my Bachelors and went on and Received my Master’s .
R.I.P. Sweet Lady!

Amy Caudy

January 20, 2021

Brenda was my mentor when I first starting teaching for Miami-Hamilton in 2010. I would stop by her office before or after class just to see if she was in -- she often would stop what she was doing to chat and find out how things were going with Miami and otherwise. She always went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed. No matter what she was going through, she always had a smile and a caring attitude. I have missed dropping in on her since she retired and am sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with the family.

Kathy Lamb

January 20, 2021

Brenda will be greatly missed. She was truly a solid coworker and friend. I'm still wearing the gloves (tips open for optimal typing capacity) that she made me after I complained about how cold my office is. During spring and summer she so enjoyed the Miami Community Garden, and would gather goodies for all of us. She will be remembered for her selflessness, compassion, and love for Miami and our students. No one was a "lost cause" to Brenda. Her dedication to her craft was the facilitator for the success of many of the students she worked with over the years. They were "her babies". I'll always remember her spry self riding her bike to and from work on most days--and the unique and creative dresses she created. What a great human being. She will be greatly missed...

Kelly Kaehler

January 18, 2021

Brenda, I'm sure gonna miss your bubbly face. Everyday I had class I would hop in to see you and you would just make me go from a glum mood to a happy one. I can't believe you're gone. I will miss you so much. Thank you for believing in me while I was getting my bachelor's and praying for me when I was fighting my cancer. You were the only other selfless person I had ever met besides my mom and I am blessed to have known you as a professor, a mentor, and a friend. Love you always Kelly Kaehler.

Jill Loney

January 18, 2021

Brenda and I worked together at Miami University Hamilton. She was so welcoming and on my first of work, she picked flowers from her garden and placed them on my desk. She’ll be a joyous angel and an unforgettable educator, wife, and mother. God bless you, Brenda.

Maggie Simpson

January 17, 2021

So sorry to learn of Brenda's passing. She was such a wonderful person and a great colleague at Miami Hamilton who was always incredibly dedicated to helping our students succeed. My condolences to her family - she will certainly be missed.
In Sympathy,
Maggie Simpson

January 17, 2021

Mrs. Smith, her husband and 2 daughters lived nextdoor to my grandmother. I spent the weekends with my grandmother. Mrs. Smith and the whole family were so kind and I always felt welcome by their family. Cassia and Ariel are close to my age and we spent many hours playing together. Thank for for the Smith family. Love, prayers and virtual hugs to you all.

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