Maxine Smith Obituary
She was born March 25, 1937 in Wadsworth, Ohio, daughter of the late Leona Casto Pfost. She was a homemaker and farmer and managed a grocery store at one time. She loved flowers and enjoying nature.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, H.L. "Jack" Smith; brothers and sisters, Gene, Freda, Joyce, Richard and a nephew, Tom Crabtree.
She is survived by her daughters Jackie, Joan and Jeanette; nieces Tracy and Stephanie and nephew Tim. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Burial will be in the Fairplain Cemetery near Ripley.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
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511 S. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
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