Altha Smith

Kim, Your mom was a beautiful, kind lady who will be missed. I will cherish all of the memories we shared with her. Love, Teresa

The way I met Altha Smith, it was when her daughter (Kimberly Anne) told her and her dad (Eugene Smith) the idea to have an ex-change student at home, when they lived at Silver Spring, Maryland I had the chance to share with them, at the beginning for six month, in person and then for fourty years of conection by letter, by telephone, and by the minds. The firt contact with Altha (Al) and Eugene (Gene) was at Chile, by the letter they sent to my parents and me. It was a letter wrote...

I was so blessed to have had Auntie in my life. I have so many wonderful memories of all the times I got to spend with her, and Uncle Gene. As a little girl I would cry for her when I had to go back home. She always made me feel so special. She was like a second mother to me when I lost my mom (her sister Alma). I could talk to Auntie for hours. I always had so much to say. Auntie Thank You for always being there for me, my children and, my grandchildren. I Love You so much and will always...

We have great memories of our time together and someday we shall see each other again. Although we miss you, we are happy that you are with Gene again!