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Kristy Smith Obituary
Jan. 3, 1955 - May 6, 2015
Willow Glen
Surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully slipped away from us on May 6, after a short illness. She was a cherished daughter of George & Marjorie Connell and was dearly loved by her sister Karen and brother Kurt. She was married to her sweetheart Tom for 38 years and was a giving and caring mother to BJ(Brandon) and Cody. She adored her only grandchild Brandon and was a sweet & special aunt to several nieces and nephews. She was a friend to her sisters-in-law and was dearly loved by her aunts and cousins. She will be terribly missed by her extended Sacramento family. Kris was loved.
Kris was a native Bay Area Californian growing up in Santa Clara. She moved to Willow Glen when her & Tom married and became a teacher's aide at Booksin School where she found her calling working with special needs students. She loved her students. They were all special and important to her.
We will gather to remember and celebrate her life on May 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W.Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate, as she did to SightLife (800)847-5786 (https://www.sightlife.org/Get-Involved/One-Time-Monthly-Gift) or your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kristy Smith
Sponsored by San Jose Mercury News.
June 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Love, The Northern Family
Jim & Ella Parriott
May 28, 2015
Who would have known that our little Brandon would have brought our families together in such a meaningful way. You will always be a very special part of us and will be dearly missed and forever loved and remembered.
Jim & Ella Parriott
May 28, 2015
Jim & Ella Parriott
Jim & Ella Parriott
May 28, 2015
Lisa Perez
May 28, 2015
Words can not express how much I will miss you... I will always think of you when I throw a towel over my shoulder while I cook, when I play spite and malice, when I make my poor boy sandwiches camping, when I make your AMAZING spaghetti sauce, or when I have a glass of iced tea on the lake! You taught me how to cook, how to camp, how to play some of my favorite games.. You always treated me like your daughter. You were my second mom and a loving grandma to Brandon. Life will not be the same with out you.
Donna Young
May 27, 2015
You will forever be in our heart, your smile forever etched in our mind. You were always one of the sweetest, loving friend.
I know you were met by the many who went home before you, I pray you found your way quickly. pray that your pain was taken as soon as you left this place, I pray you are smiling with others while you watch over all of those still here that you loved so much. Until we meet again, I will keep you in my heart.
Love Steve and Donna
Elisa Longmire
May 26, 2015
You were called home for a purpose we may not understand, but I am comforted in knowing we all have you as our guardian angel, watching over us. Heaven is blessed to have you, as were we to have known you. I will miss you especially at the Holidays, but I know you will be there with us all, especially when baking your famous cookies. I will always keep your smile in my heart.
Elisa Longmire
May 26, 2015
Thank you for always treating me like a daughter. I am blessed to have known you and be a part of your family. It is comforting to know I have you as a guardian angel. You are loved and terribly missed.
May 25, 2015
My heart breaks at her loss for all those who loved her. Like so many others, gone too soon but never forgotten.
All our love, Tom, Teri and family
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