Janice M. Smith

Janice M. Smith obituary, Selbyville, DE

Janice M. Smith

Janice Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home - Selbyville on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Janice M. Smith, age 85, of Showell, MD died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Selbyville, DE and was the daughter of the late John Raymond McCabe and Florence (Carey) McCabe.
Janice was a devoted homemaker, farmer, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Showell United Methodist Church. She dedicated her life to her family and touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Janice is survived by her children, Charlese Smith, Dean O. Smith and wife Robin, Brian Smith and wife Sheri all of Bishopville; eight grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Katie), Olivia Tyndall (Matt), Erin Kim (Brett) Adam Smith, Sarah Smith, Emily Smith, Chris Boston, Brandon Boston; three great-grandchildren, Garner Smith, Fletcher Smith, and Addie Tyndall; brother, J. Robert McCabe.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband, J. Oliver Smith and seven brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday November 4, 2025 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main Street, Selbyville, DE. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. Interment will be private.
Donations in her memory may be made to Showell Vol. Fire Dept., 11620 Worcester Hwy., Showell, MD 21862 or Curtis United Methodist Church, 11808 Campbelltown Road, Bishopville, MD 21813.
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