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SMITH, Catherine Mary (Jackson) Age 84, died on September 23, 2010 at Wright Health and Rehabilitation in Fairborn Ohio and is now at peace. She was born on January 1, 1926 in Vivian, West Virginia, in McDowell County, traveled the country at a young age and made her home in Dayton. Here she met and married the love of her life and raised a family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Spencer and Virginia (Seller) Jackson, her loving husband Herschel Dale Smith, a former Dayton Firefighter, brother, James "Doug" Jackson, and sisters, Shirley (Jackson) Jennings and Rebecca (Jackson) Gallagher. She is survived by her children, son Brian Smith, daughters Valerie (Tim) Walker and Sharon Smith of Newport News, VA., siblings Lewis Jackson of Baltimore, MD., Dale "Butch" (Laurel) Jackson of St. Augustine, FL., Katie (John) McWilliams of Green Spring, WV., and Jackie Jackson Furse of Gainsville, FL., grandchildren, Michael Walker, Erica Smith and Sydney Smith, great-granddaughter Ella Middleton, brother-in-law Robert Jennings and many nieces and nephews. If desired a memorial for Catherine can be sent to the charity of your choice, a hug to a loved one or a visit to someone residing in a nursing home. Cremation has been entrusted to Tobias Funeral Home - Belmont Chapel. A family memorial is planned for a later date.
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Dorri Hegyi
September 29, 2010
I'm keeping you all in my thoughts, love the picture and entry. I see such a resemblance to Val, Sharon, and Erica so much. She was such a nice lady and was always so kind to me even as an annoying teenager. If you need anything, just let me know.
Barbara Courter
September 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. She was always there for me as a young mother with kind words of advice and a shoulder to cry on. She was so helpful to me. My prayers are with you.
Cheryl Ruzyla
September 28, 2010
Brian, Valerie and Sharon,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Tootie was a beautiful person and I remember her so fondly and always her kindness to me when I was little. I am sorry I didn't stay in touch with all of you and with her. My thoughts are with you and yours and I will keep you in my prayers.
Erin Shearer
September 28, 2010
I am not good with words, but I want you all to know that I am so very sorry for you loss and I am here if you need anything. My prayers are with all of you during this time.
I will be making a donation in Grandma's honor to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Robin Saraceno
September 28, 2010
Dear Valerie Walker & Family, I have enjoyed hearing all the wonderful stories about your Mother over the years. She was am amazing, beautiful person. What a blessing to have such a loving Mother. I know you will miss her so very much!!
Sincerely,
Robin Saraceno
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