Kathryn Smock Obituary

Kathryn Smock VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathryn "Leola" Smock, 78, was called to her rest by her Lord Jan. 28, 2009. Leola was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada and was serving in the Royal Canadian Navy when she met her husband Edwin K. Smock of the U.S. Navy. They were married March 2, 1957, in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leola and Ed have six children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Leola is survived by her husband, Ed "Smokie"; two sons, Edwin K. Smock Jr. and wife Shannon of Manassas, Va., and Robert "Mark" Smock and wife Kim of Smithfield; four daughters, Juliann Davis and husband Mike of Chesapeake, Diana Smock of Greenville, N.C., Lori Fadeley of Leesburg, Va., Patricia Key and husband Jimmy of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Marie Walker and Norma MacDonald, both of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, E.K., Brandon, Bobby and wife Andrea, Lindsay, Melissa and husband Kyle, Danny, Megan, Sarah, Krystal, Stephanie and Taylor and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Rachel, Mark and Kaitlyn. She was predeceased by her brother, Daniel MacDonald (1965) and mother, Elizabeth "Betty" MacDonald (1994), both formerly of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Leola's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life and her reward. She never asked for more. She was known for always enjoying a "good cup of tea." "Gram" will be dearly missed. Leola was an active member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. For the past 33-plus years she worked as a volunteer for St. Matthew's Catholic Church, the American Red Cross, the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Hampton Roads and the Animal Assistance League. She was awarded the American Red Cross Tidewater Chapter Volunteer of the Year April 28, 2002, in gratitude for financial development. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, with a reception to follow at the church. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to her church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Smock

12 Entries

Melanie (Tinkler) Coppola

February 19, 2009

Mr. Smock & Family!!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of Mrs. Smock while living on King Arthur! My thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
God Bless

Mike & Sandy Erickson

February 13, 2009

Our thoughts & prayeres are with you today and into the future. To share with you my fondest memory of Aunt Leola - it was a summer during one of our family reunions when she took Trisha and I to Canada for a few days. It was my first experience with international currency. I remember her laughing becuase of how amused I was that my dollar equalled more there than at home.

Love always,
Mike & Sandy

Bob & Joan Smock

February 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to you and yours, Uncle Ed, in this time of great sadness!

Robert Smock Jr

February 12, 2009

Brother Ed: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
My heart goes out to you as I know you have lost so much of a life time of love for Leola. We love you.
Brother Bob and Donna

Ernest Castillo, III

February 7, 2009

Dear Ed, we are so very sorry to hear of Leola's death. Just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Anne and Ernest Castillo

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February 1, 2009

We lost a Saint, but Heaven gained an Angel.

American Red Cross Volunteers

January 31, 2009

Your friends and co-workers at the American Red Cross Bingo Game will always remember you. Your skill at running the Instant Table was always the best.

To your family we know that you are suffering a true loss. Please be comforted that she made a difference to so many.

Jennie Houghteling

January 30, 2009

Our thoughts are prayers are with you. I'm sorry we can't be there. The anniversary party will forever be a vision in my heart, I am so glad we were able to spend that time together. Our love to all.
Jennie & Rob Houghteling & family
Princeton Texas

Tricia and Jay Walters

January 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.

Tyler Guffey

January 30, 2009

I love you Gram and will always miss you. You have been a very sweet person all this time I have known you. I will miss you. Love to Stephanie and family.

WITCHDUCK BINGO HALL

January 30, 2009

YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. YOU WERE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND TOUCHED MANY LIVES BY YOUR WARMTH AND FRIENDSHIP

Julie Olah

January 30, 2009

Smokey I am so sorry for your loss. I know if my mom could be here she would be. I have always counted myself lucky in life because I have had so many good people to touch my heart and Leola was one of those people. You have been in our lives for so long. My parents have always cherished your friendship. I will always remember the times we have had with Leola. Especially when we all went to Bingo. Her friendship helped fill a void in my moms life when my dad passed. I know my mom will always count herself lucky that we have had the opportunity to know the both of you. With lots of love. The Wheatley family,Olah family, and the Burleson family.

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