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Mary Smoak Obituary

SMOAK, Mary S. 73, of St. Petersburg, passed away on April 17, 2011 at Lexington Health and Rehab. She was born in Eure, NC & came here in 1973. She worked for the Pinellas Co. School Board for over 25 years, where she retired from the Transportation Dept. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Roy. She is survived by her daughter Edith Wagner (Pat); sons, Roy S. Smoak (Kim) and Kenneth Smoak (Sandra); brother Ed Story; 4 grandchildren, Karissa McCabe, Rikki Smoak, Joshua Smoak, and Jordan Smoak; and several nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 26th, beginning at 5 pm, with a service at 7 pm at Allendale United Methodist Church, 3803 Haines Rd. St. Petersburg 727 527-6694. Online guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.com Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes 727-822-2059

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 20, 2011.

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Lisa Caravakis

May 4, 2011

Words are hard to speak in a time of grief. Our prayers are with your family now and always. Mary will be greatly missed.

Lisa and Veron Caravakis
Michael, Michael Jr. and Amanda Dorreman

Linda Long

April 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wanda Gibson

April 26, 2011

It's hard to do in times of grief . Stop and think of all the times you cherish and the memories of her love that will stay with you and your family for ever.

Skip Evans

April 21, 2011

Rena and I have fond memories of Mary and Roy and want to extend our deepest sympathy to the family.
Skip & Rena Evans

Shakida Jones-Smith

April 21, 2011

Hello family I'm sorry for your loss, but just remember this is really a celebration of her going home. She has lived a great life with you all, but now she has been called back home. True indeed I will miss her she was the best Avon Rep. I ever had......

Janis Waters

April 21, 2011

Rest in peace Mary. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
You were the best Avon Rep of all time....

Wade & Ruth Hutchins

April 21, 2011

My prayers are with you all in this very sad time.. RIP Mary! We will all miss you!

Terry and Julie Knipp

April 21, 2011

There is a time for everything.This is a time that Mary would want everyone to be filled with laughter not tears.She will be missed and remembered by all.

Leola Simmons

April 21, 2011

Another fine flower has been added to the eternal garden

Rhonda Buttita

April 21, 2011

My Prayes are with you all
Rhonda and Drew Buttita

Hap & Cheryl Perry

April 21, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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