Kathleen M. "Kathy" Smith
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Smith
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Kathleen M. "Kathy" Smith, 53, of Palymra, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. She was preceded in death by her uncles, Michael "Mickey" Garetano and Vincent "Vinnie" Garetano; and her grandmother, Margaret Garetano.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar William "Bill" Smith; five sons, William D. "Winky" Smith and his wife, Eunji, of Springfield, Mark Wayne Smith of Falls Church, Dean Christopher Smith of Annandale, Michael J. Smith and his wife, Diana, of Chesterfield, and Vincent C. Smith and his wife, Reed, of Middlesex; grandchildren, Cara Smith and Alex Smith; her mother, Maria Garetano; and pets, Zoe, Chloe, Misty, Fern, and Patches.
Her remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2012. Interment will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, 20122, at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHomeHuguenot.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Sherri and Kirsten
May 18, 2012
I was very shocked when I heard the news of Mrs. Smith passing away. She was my daughters bus driver. She was always so kind to my daughter Kirsten and I. We will truly miss seeing her smiling face and hearing her kind words. My condolences to the family. She will be missed!
May 18, 2012
BILLAND FAMILY,
SO SHOCKED AND SORRY TO LEARN OF KATE'S DEATH--THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND ENTIRE FAMILY--GLENDA THOMAS
Yuvonne Chisholm
May 17, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Smith Family. She will be greatly miss.
Jan Wiltsie
May 17, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Kathy was a wonderful woman. I knew her through her work at the store where she hired my two daughters, Dee and Kara. They both learned so much from her and they thought an awful lot of her also while working with her. We will certainly miss her.
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Cynthia Bickley
May 17, 2012
I got the pleasure of meeting Kathy last fall at the beginning of the school year that is when I learned that she would be the driver of bus #45 which is the elementary bus for my high school route bus #13!!! We saw each other everyday about six times a day and Kathy it never got old waving at you in the passings!! We had each others backs!!! I will greatly miss you just as much as all those students will!!!
Stephanie & Sarah Proffitt
May 17, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. Miss Kathy was the best bus driver we have ever had. She will be greatly missed.
David Riddick
May 17, 2012
Kathy was a great mom. I had the pleasure of knowing her when Vince played football and lacrosse for us at St. Anne's - Belfield School. My condolences to Vince and the entire family.
M. Johnson
May 17, 2012
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved...draw close to God(by praying and reading His word, the Bible) and He will draw close to you.(James 4:8)
Philip Feigenbaum
May 17, 2012
To Mike and the entire Smith family: I'm sorry for your loss, may peace and courage fill your souls.
Catalina McChesney
May 17, 2012
I will always remember Kathy for her love of life and her deep devotion and love for her children. The memories of the group of us sports moms, standing on the sidelines cheering for our sons' teams will be with me always. Kathy was quick to smile, friendly, and had a warm heart. She will be missed, but forever lives in our memories.
Lisa Herring
May 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, she was my childrens bus driver. They loved her, and they miss her. They said she was the best bus driver they ever had.
May 17, 2012
BILL,MIKE ,VINCENTAND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KATHY . I WAS SHOCKED AND MY PRAYERS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY--GLENDA THOMAS
Erika & Rita Robinson
May 17, 2012
To Vincent and the Smith Family,
So sorry to hear about the untimely passing of your love one. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Sandy Staton
May 17, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Kathy was a kind and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
Kay Taylor
May 17, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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