Charlotte A. Smith

Charlotte A. Smith
of Gracious Living Estates
Charlotte A. Smith, 79, of Gracious Living Estates, passed to her eternal home on Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, Pa. She was born to the late Fred C. and Ella C. (Jones) Owen. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, R. Lee Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Corrine and Robert Hawley, Forest Lake, Pa., Suzanne and Brian Ashley, Firestone, Colo.; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Debbie Smith, Montrose, Pa.; grandchildren, Lee Hawley and girlfriend, Megan Groff, Andy and wife, Nicole Hawley, Erica and Gary Smith, Alex and Ben Ashley; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Cleone, New York; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Brad Case, Florida; sister-in-law, Jayne Wheeler, Binghamton, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Charlotte was an active member of the Fairdale United Methodist Church and spent several years as President of the United Methodist Women. She served many years as an officer at Fairdale Grange and was a volunteer and advisor for the Susquehanna County Literacy Council; she also spent many years involved with the Lawton Senior Center and was a manager for the Lenoxville and Lawton Senior Citizens Centers. Charlotte loved baking, reading, crocheting, knitting, specifically hats and quilts for the homeless, and spending time with her family.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, and an hour prior to the service. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, also at the funeral home, with Pastor Richard Spering of the Fairdale Methodist Charge and Rev. Robert Ford of Elisha's Home Ministry, Fairdale, Pa. Interment will be in the Fairdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Charlotte's memory can be made to Gracious Living Estates, R.R. 6, Box 6829, Montrose, Pa. 18801.