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Mary Smith Obituary

Mary Ellen Smith, 56, wife of the Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, died at their home in Ellenton March 20, 2012.
Published by TBO.com on Mar. 22, 2012.

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Ruth McNary-Albert

March 30, 2012

May you rest in eternal peace Mary Ellen. The love you shared on earth will follow you to heaven. Lives have truly been blessed knowing you.
Dabney and family, may all of the prayers and the tears too guide each of you through this difficult time.

March 29, 2012

Bishop Smith, Jim and I have been praying for Mary Ellen's body to recover full health. I can picture phyllis Long standing with outstretched arms to receive her, saying in her inimitable way,"Mary Ellen,welcome home."

Lorraine and Jim Woodley

Debbie Bjork (Hope Chapel)

March 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and condolences in your family's great loss. We pray the Lord's comfort and healing for you in this season of grief.

Deacon Janice Miller

March 26, 2012

May God comfort you with his peace as you place Mary Ellen in the arms of Jesus. I remember her fondly from my years serving with you at St. Michael's in South Bend. My heart aches with you in this difficult time of parting.

Eloise Evans

March 26, 2012

Mary Ellen was a gentle soul. Love and condolences to all the Smiths from all the Evans.

Arthur Schwartz

March 26, 2012

Dabney, Ashton, Alicia, & Dabney my heart goes out to all of you. Mary Ellen is a wonderful soul. One who we all have been blessed to know. Sweet, kind, nurturing, and supportive. She now resides with our Lord and will be waiting to join all of you again.
Remember that friendship improves happiness, and abates misery; by doubling our joys and dividing our grief. Take comfort in your family and your friends.
God Bless you all.

Pam Hardy

March 24, 2012

Dabney, my heart broke for you the minute I heard how sick Mary Ellen was. I can't come up with the words to describe what you and Mary Ellen meant to the Hardy family - probably not even my place to say. But thank you both just the same for being there and I'll never forget Mary Ellen's Grace or yours....

Pam Hardy

March 24, 2012

Mary Ellen is an inspiration to all. Dabney, my heart is broken for you. I have been blessed to know each of you. Thank you for what you "both" have given so many....

Jann Spalding

March 24, 2012

I have been praying for Mary Ellen and Dabney for some time now...she has joined my husband, Jack, in their heavenly home. My prayers will continue for the family and the diocese.

Karen Antoine

March 24, 2012

May all of your family and friends feel our Lord's beautiful presence holding and keeping you through this very difficult time. May it comfort you that as Mary Ellen's work on Earth is completed; she has only gone on to her eternal home in heaven with Jesus where one day, she will be reunited eternally with all of you once again. God promises us that.
May His peace and comfort sustain you all, and the love surrounding you hold you close.

Mary Jane Williston

March 24, 2012

As Mary Ellen has gone to be with the Lord,may you find comfort knowing you will see her again.She was so loved and gave so much love and she will be remembered for who she was.Our sympathies to the family at this sorrowful time. Jim & Mary Jane Williston

March 24, 2012

Deepest sympathies to the family during this time of sorrow.....Bo Bray & Debbie Wilson (Valrico FL)

Joe Letter

March 23, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Smith family and to everyone touched by Mary Ellen's grace. Joe & Kathy Letter

Bob & Diane Millott

March 22, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Caputo

March 22, 2012

Rest peacefully Maryellen, as you begin your journey, knowing your family will always have our love and support.
John & Donna Caputo
Bruce, Dawn, Hannah & John Mignault

Kelly Macjewski

March 22, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the Smith Family. May wonderful memories sustain you through your grief. Rest in peace, Mary Ellen. Love, Paul, Kelly, Cole & Brooke

Mary and Joe Keesling

March 22, 2012

The whole family is in our prayers.

Gill Streatfield

March 21, 2012

It's so hard to say goodbye, Mary Ellen. May God hold you close during your great new adventure.
With all our love, Gill and Roy Streatfield xxxxx

Patrick Rosenberry

March 21, 2012

My family and I are praying for you and your family, She will be missed.
Love Patrick.

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