Nancy J. Smiley

SMILEY, Nancy J. – Of Swartz Creek, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Courtyard Manor in Swartz Creek.

Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at West Court Street Church of God, 2920 West Court Street, Flint, Pastor Brad Walker officiating.

Visitation 12 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the church.

A private graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc.

Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Nancy was born in Flint, Michigan on October 28, 1939, the daughter of Rev. Harold and Ruth (Ferguson) Williams. Nancy attended Flint Technical High School. She went on to marry Dan Smiley. Nancy was employed for 30 years in the finance department of Buick Motor Division. She was a faithful member of West Court Street Church of God, where she played the piano and sang in the choir. Nancy loved traveling in their motorhome; spending winters in Florida and summers in Traverse City, MI.

Surviving are husband, Dan Smiley;

children, Carol Rathburn, Kevin Brock and Brian (Sandy) Brock;

step-sons, Larry Smiley and Loren Smiley;

grandchildren, Jason (Sherry) Rathburn, Siobhan Kirkpatrick, Amber Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Shelby Smiley and Lennon Smiley;

several great-grandchildren;

and siblings, Robin, Sally and Frank.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers who helped our family through a difficult illness; Dr. Renee Krusniak, Ascension Hospice Nurse, Meribeth, Visiting Angels and Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harold and Ruth Williams, daughter, Roxanne King and son-in-law, Richard Rathburn.