Barbara Smith Obituary
Barbara was a very sweet and caring person. Everyone loved her.
She is survived by her partner of 30 years Mario Dinardo; her children Jimmy (Cathy) Hedges of Jackson, Debbie (Jack) Hatton of Chillicothe, Tim (Chris) Hedges of Thornport, Nancy Hedges of Pickerington, and Christina (Frank) Hedges of Frazesburg; her daughter-in-law Kathy Hedges of Columbus; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Barbara is preceded in death by her son Bill Hedges; grandchildren Roxanne, Mikey, and BJ; parents Nellie and Edgar; and sisters Erma and Norma.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 1:00PM in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home chapel. Family and friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, from 11:00 - 1:00PM. Burial will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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