Kathleen Mary Smith

1965 - 2025

Kathleen Mary Smith

October 9, 1965 - June 13, 2025

Kathleen Smith, 59, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed on June 13th, 2025 following complications as a result of her diagnosis with adrenoleukodystrophy. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1965 to Sandra and James Demotses, Kathleen grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut before moving to Virginia and graduating from Orange County High School. Kathleen went on to earn her Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, her Master's degree from the University of Mary Washington, and later, her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law. Kathleen's experience as a claims adjuster prior to going to law school laid the groundwork for her career as an attorney specializing in personal injury law with Allen, Allen and Allen. Outside of the courtroom, Kathleen taught as an adjunct professor, sharing her love of the law and humanities with her students. Kathleen loved playing pinochle with her parents and sister, as well as Phase 10 with her husband. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Smith, father Jim Demotses, sister Beth Salaris, and the rest of her extended family. Her two Great Danes, Merlin and Guinevere, and cat Grendel will greatly miss her, and her family fondly remembers her love of animals. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Found & Sons Funeral Home; Fredericksburg, VA.