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Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Smith
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Dorothy (Dottie) Smith Obituary
She met her husband at Moun Union and they married June 29, 1975. Dottie taught middle school math for several years. She later was employed by Hopewell Center for 22 years as a developmental pre-school teacher and then a development specialist.
Dottie was a friendly person who enjoyed reading and doing puzzles during quiet time. She and her husband enjoyed visiting National Parks and had visited 35 of them. They also enjoyed bird watching and had an annual trip to Magee Marsh on Lake Erie for spring migration. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Judy Robison Denny. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Smith, her children Carrie (James) McHaley of Bloomington, IN and Jeff (Karen) Smith of Delphi, IN. Her precious grandchildren Lilia McHaley, Maya McHaley and Emmett Smith. Other survivors include siblings: James (Dorothy) Robison, Susan (Chuck) Bauer, and John (Jami) Robison.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Center, 5325 S. Maine Street, Anderson, Indiana.
A celebration of life open house will be held on Saturday June 14, 2025 at the Edge in Anderson, Indiana from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Max & Lea Wright
June 14, 2025
Sorry for the families loss, they will be missed by many friends and neighbors.
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Ellen Marmon
May 25, 2025
Dottie was a wonderful friend to my Mom, Lottie Marmon, especially after my dad died. She and Nate were amazing neighbors and we always enjoyed catching up when my sister and I were in town. Sudden losses, tragic and unexpected losses add shock to an already heartbreaking grief process. You are all in our prayers! Ellen Marmon and Amy Erickson.
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