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Joan Schmelzer Obituary
Joan Marie Schmelzer, age 71 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, June 24, 2012.
A native of Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Kopydlowski Lizak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Eugene Schmelzer, Sr.
Mrs. Schmelzer is survived by her children: daughter, Barbara (Stephan) Nutter of Smyrna; her sons, Richard Schmelzer, Joseph Schmelzer, both of Murfreesboro, Ronald Schmelzer, Jr. of Washington DC; and her four grandchildren, Alexandria, Courtney, Collin and Allison Etheridge.
Mrs. Schmelzer was a member of St. Lukes Catholic Church.
Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Online condolences may be made to www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Chapel, (615) 459-3254.
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Connie Noyes
June 27, 2012
Joan was such a wonderful lady and an absolute sweetheart. I will so miss her smile and hugs at St. Luke. Prayers continue for her and my deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace, dear friend!
Debi Gilley
June 26, 2012
Rich & Family,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
DEANNA RAKES
June 26, 2012
ALWAYS ENJOYED EVERYDAY WE WORKED TOGETHER AT SEARS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
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