Birgit Smith

Birgit Smith obituary, Huntsville, AL

Birgit Smith

Birgit Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Jan. 20, 2026.
Birgit Smith, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital. She was born April 27, 1959, in Germany, to Willi Horst Seeger and Regena Martha Lohse Seeger .

Birgit escaped war torn Germany when she was 17 years old and came to America. She was the most caring and loving person. She traveled the world and saw so many places. Birgit didn't have any family here in the States, but she had so many friends who became her family. She had many amazing stories to tell. She loved horses and all other animals. She was employed in International Sales with Tampoprint International, prior to her passing.

Survivors include:

her Sister - Britta Meinecke, Germany
and Close Friend who became like family - Jessica Lanford

A Memorial Service will be held by her family and friends.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle

1600 Highway 31 P O Box 427, Hartselle, AL 35640

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