DAYTON — Lydia Frances Smith, age 86, of Dayton, OH, passed away at Walnut Creek Nursing Home on Sat., Aug. 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Spencer and Leona (Adams) Arrasmith; daughter, Jackie Smith of Xenia; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Claudia S. (James B. Jr.) May of Kettering and Kimberly (Rick) Brown of Xenia; grandchildren, Monica Hagerman of Centerville, Michelle Kersey of Centerville, Rikky Wolfe of Xenia, Jeremy, Aaron and Ronica Brown, Amanda Tackett, Melissa Davidson and Jamie Caudell; 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and devoted friend, "Crickett". Graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 170 N. Valley Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 with burial to immediately follow. A celebration of life will also be held on Sat. Sept. 25, 2021 at The Moose Lodge, 947 Cincinnati Ave., Xenia, OH, 45385. All family and friends are welcome. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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