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Judith Smith Obituary
80, lovingly known as "Dee," was born on March 5, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Bernice Greene Sarles and John Edward Sarles. She grew up in Norwood, Ohio, where she graduated from Norwood High School in 1962. On January 13, 2025, Judith passed away peacefully at her home in Butler Township, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband and children.
Dee leaves behind her husband Larry Smith; her son John E. Smith; her daughter Judith A. Smith; and two cherished granddaughters, Kayla M. Smith and Jessika K. Smith.
Dee was loved by all. May her memory forever inspire those who knew her to embrace knowledge, treasure family bonds, and seek out life's adventures with open hearts.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr. Vandalia. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. Rev. Debbie Kautz will officiate. Condolences can be shared at https://www.mortonwhetstonefh.com/.
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Cyndy Shreffler
February 24, 2025
Dee is my friend from the Tipp City Community band, in which she played xylophone type bells. She always had a smile and encouraging words. She gave me a pair of tap shoes from her daughter. I passed them in to a student who was dancing in college. We have missed Dee during her illness. I think one of her favorite vacations was a trip to New Orleans, where her husband played jazz music in a parade. Cyndy
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