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Mary Smith Obituary
December 24, 1936 - June 4, 2022
Bradenton, Florida - Mary Janis Smith, "January",85, of Ellenton, FL passed away Saturday June 4, 2022. Jan was born on December 24, 1936 in Elizabethton, Tennessee. January was an artist and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from University of South Florida in 1990.
She was a long time member of the Art League of Manatee County. She also used her creative skills as a Girl Scout Troop Leader when her children were small. She was previously married to W.A. "Bert" Smith, with whom she had four children: Samuel E. Smith of Ellenton, FL, Pamela L. Smith of South Carolina, Heather Smith Knuth of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Melanie Smith Williams of Bradenton, FL.
She is survived by Samuel, Heather (Rich), Melanie (Troy) and her two grandsons Sawyer and Bryson Knuth of New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Funeral arrangements by Shannon Funeral Homes. To share memories and condolences visit www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
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Lori & family
June 17, 2022
You always treated my son and I like family. You were a very talented artist, you truly shined in your work! Miss you!
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