Margaret Adelene Smith

Margaret Adelene Smith passed away May 25, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. She was born to Dr. Thomas E. and Florence M. Ashton on September 21, 1923 in Lancaster, Ohio. Adelene graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. degree. She then moved to Tucson where she met and married John "Jack" B. Smith. Together they raised five children. Adelene was the school librarian, choir director and a teacher at St. Joseph's Catholic School. Adelene was a 48 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She served as President, Vice-President and chaired many committees both on a local, state and National level. She was a life member of the Morgan McDermott Unit 7 American Legion Auxiliary. Adelene was also a sister of the Delta Theta and Alpha Xi Delta sororities. She is preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" B. Smith and her daughter, Kimberly A. Smith. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey J. Smith, Theodore T. Smith (Donna), Philip E. Smith (Debbie); her daughter, Catherine V. Arnit (Dan); brother, Theodore Ashton (Dona) and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Adelene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend that will be deeply missed. Her family was the most important part of her life. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 Craycroft Road on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the American Legion Post 7, 330 W. Franklin Street on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Food Bank or the Humane Society.