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Frances SMITH Obituary


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SMITH, Frances (Hoos) 94, of Alpha, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husbands Robert H. Hoos and Roger C. Smith; her sons Robert G. Hoos and James A. Hoos; sister Mildred Volkman and brother Gail Sheley. She is survived by her son and two daughters-in-law John and Meribeth Hoos of Alpha, Pamela Hoos of England; daughter and son-in-law Nan and James Crump; sisters Marjorie Crawford of Xenia, Billie Heifner of Jamestown; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was a graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1937. She retired as a secretary from the Beavercreek School System. She was a member of the O.E.S. Beaver Valley Chapter #570 in Beavercreek. Graveside services will be held 10 AM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Beaver Cemetery. Pastor Brian Eastman officiating. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 29, 2014.

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June 2, 2014

She was a great lady with alot of spunk.I worked with her at the Beavercreek senior center on computer usage. We had alot of laughs.Fond Memories. Evelyn Ferguspn

Ruth Wiley

May 31, 2014

Thinking of the Crump and Tincu families during this time of loss.

Gail and Rick Schikora

May 30, 2014

Nan and Jim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

May 30, 2014

To the Family ~ May you remember the love your Mother and Grandmother shared with you from the time you were small, till you had families of your own! I remember Fran as a beautiful, dynamic, strong, woman who was very proud of her family. We rejoice in the new home God prepares for us! In Deepest Sympathy, Bob & Tammy Burchfield

May 29, 2014

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of her and of you.Your memories of her are precious keepsakes now. Take care,Kathleen Sweeney

Russ "Skip" Masters

May 29, 2014

John & Nan,

I was so sorry to read of your Mom's passing in the DDN website. She was such a special lady, and often my "second Mom" when Jim and I were buddies in Alpha.. Please accept my sincere condolences.

God bless,

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