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Marilyn Smith Obituary

Marilyn M. Smith

CARDINGTON: Marilyn M. Smith, age 80, of Cardington died Saturday afternoon January 26, 2013 at The Sterling House. She was born April 23, 1932 in Edison to the late Lloyd F. and Beulah C. (Hoenshell) Bell.

Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Iberia High School and then worked as an inspector at North Electric. Her other employment was at Richland Insurance and as a long time school bus driver for both Cardington and River Valley Schools. She was a full time homemaker and a part-time farm assistant, working ground on the family farm for her husband Doyle. Marilyn was past president of the Jenkins-Vaughn American Legion Axillary #97 where she was active and for many years served as the "Legion Cook" and participated on the bowling team.

On July 5, 1953 in Iberia, Marilyn married Doyle Smith and he survives in Cardington; also surviving are two sons, Steven W. Smith of Marion and Roger L. (Marianne) Smith of Allen, TX; two grandchildren, Rodney Smith and Jennifer Smith; one sister, Rosetta Sapyta of Tampa, FL; and two nephews, Sparr Sapyta of Summerville N.C.and Rodney Sapyta of Thonotosassa, FL.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gompf Funeral Service in Cardington where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Gail Angel of the Cardington United Methodist Church will officiate and the burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery.

Those wishing to share a memory of Marilyn or to express a condolence to the Smith family may do so by visiting www.gompffh.com.

Published by Marion Star on Jan. 28, 2013.
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Doyle and Steve, I pray that your hearts are filled with the joy of sweet meories of your wife and mom as you celebrate her life. You both were such a blessing to her as you cared for her so tenderly. You have been an inspiration to me and it was an honor for me to observe your unfailing love for her. God bless and comfort your family.....Neta Budkowski (Jean Tedford's daughter from Sterling House)

Neta Budkowski

January 29, 2013

Steve so sorry to hear about your mother. My Condolences to you and your Family.

Don Jones

January 29, 2013

So sorry too hear about Marilyn.
Jean Winchell

January 28, 2013

Sorry for your lost

Chelsea Young RCA@ Sterling house

January 28, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Michelle, LPN @ Sterling House

Michelle McConnell

January 28, 2013

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