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Mary Smith Obituary

Mary Lou Smith Williamston Mary Lou passed away on May 5, 2010 at the age of 77. She was born July 24, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa to Oliver and Mary Salmon. Mary Lou was retired from Feldpausch after 21 years of service. She was a member of the Bell Oak United Methodist Church until its merger with Crossroads United Methodist, which she is a current member. Mary Lou was a member of the American Legion Post #296 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and doting over her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband L. Chadwick in 2001; son, Lee Chadwick in 1983; brothers, Larry and Donald Salmon; sisters, Frances, Dorothy Wermess, and Pat Monroe. Surviving are her children, Perry (Dawn) Smith and Kendra Ann (Jeff) Van Nortwick of Gardner, Kansas; brother, Glenn (Priscilla) Salmon of Boyden, Iowa; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 8, at 3:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston. Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from Noon-3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar, Suite 600, Lansing, Michigan 48910 or Van Andel Institute, Communications and Development, 333 Bostwick Ave, N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503, for Parkinson in memory of Mary Lou. On line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanwilliamston.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 7, 2010.

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Sharon Hieber Arvo

May 12, 2010

Perry and Kendra, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I remember living on Mahogany Farms and enjoying your family so much. Your mom was always smiling and laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Sharon Hieber Arvo

May 8, 2010

It was so nice getting to see her in Perry a couple of months ago. We had a great time recalling the experiences we had when we were neighbors on Bell Oak road. My sincere sympathy to the family. Dot Benham, Laingsburg

May 7, 2010

Mary Lou was the kindest person I've ever met! Her heart was always open to everyone to help and lift up!! It was several years after I moved away and I saw her again and she welcomed me with open arms!! Many times when I felt belittled because of my situation she always made me feel better! God bless her and God bless and comfort whom she leaves behind

Cindy Chamberlain

May 7, 2010

Perry & Kendra, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother she was such an awesome person. I always looked forward to seeing her, she always had a smile on her face and kept me up to date on all your lives. She was very proud of all of you. She will always be in my heart and my memories. Cindy Ancel Chamberlain

May 7, 2010

Sorry to hear that Mary Lou has passed. She was such a sweet lady. We attended Bell Oak together and we always had such a great time. She always had such a great sense of humor.

Doug Heeg

May 7, 2010

Our prayers go out to the family. I was a class mate of Chad and at reunions we four would go out somewhere to the wee hours of the morning talking and laughing. What good memories I have of those times. Doug & Mary (Martin) Heeg

Bonnie Ketchum

May 7, 2010

Am so sorry to hear of Mary Lou's death. She was such a lovely , sweet person and was so pleasant to have wait on you at the old Felpausch store.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bonnie and Neil Ketchum
(parents of Rich Smith)

Glenda Salmon

May 6, 2010

Thinking of you all- Being with Aunt Mary Lou was always an adventure and lots of fun! She will be missed. Love Glenda Salmon and family

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