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Janet Smith Obituary
May 1, 1943 - June 23, 2019
Antioch
On June 23, 2019, Janet Lee Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Antioch home.
Janet was born on May 1, 1943, in Oakland, CA, to Sam and Leota Turner while her father was serving overseas in WWII. Janet grew up in El Cerrito and graduated from ECHS in 1961. She met her husband, Richard Smith, in 1959 at Hy's Drive-In in Oakland and together they raised their family in Concord, on Beechwood Drive, where they lived for 37 years. She treated her children's friends like her own and they all called her mom. Janet and Richard were married for 56 years; from traveling all over the world to enjoying time spent with family and friends boating on the Delta, Janet's 60 years with Richard were full of life and adventure.
Janet is survived by her husband, Richard Smith; her sister, Elaine Tracy; her children, Jennifer Hughes (Tim) and Gregory Smith (Lydia); her grandchildren, Brittney, Nathan, Cain and Roland; and her great-grandson, Lucas. We will miss her dearly.
Friends and family are welcome to attend her Memorial on Monday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Higgins Chapel, 1310 A Street, Antioch, CA 94509. Reception following at the Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, Antioch, CA 94509.
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Arleen Carramusa
November 21, 2019
Missing you so much dear friend. Go to pick up the phone to call and chat and, well, the emptiness I feel is like a kick in the belly. Luv U dear friend!!! Ar
Arleen Carramusa
October 4, 2019
Hey dear Buddy, I sure do miss you and our forever talks. Nothing is quite the same without you. Love you and miss you so much! Arleen
Arleen Carramusa
July 22, 2019
Dear Rich, Jennifer & Tim, Greg & Lydia, Brittney, Nathan, Cain, Roland and Lucas,
May God's warm arms surround you and comfort you during this sad time. To lose someone who soooooo totally loved you is more than devastating, especially when taken so suddenly. She had so much love and caring for her family and friends. She is that angel on your shoulder, the soft breeze against your face the birds hovering in the sky. She IS with you. Love you all, Bob & Arleen
Arleen Carramusa
July 21, 2019
My beautiful friend. I am still numb at our loss of your beautiful smile and laugh. Our friendship surpasses all the clichés as we were closer than most sisters, could tell each other ANYTHING,(and, always did), saving our sanity through a lot of laughter and tears. Oh Lord, how I miss you!!!! I love you sweet and wonderful friend. Ar
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