Barbara Smith Manistee, Michigan Obituary

Barbara Smith

Barbara Ellen Smith, age 75, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born July 11, 1942 in Ludingon to George and Ellen (O’Connell) Fox. Barbara married Samuel Lee Smith on July 14, 1963 in Ludington. Together they raised two children. Barbara worked for many years for the Salvation Army and she was very involved with her church. She taught Sunday School, directed church bus route, and was a church camp counselor. Barbara was very good with children and animals. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafts, especially making Christmas ornaments. Barbara will be greatly missed by her husband, Samuel; children: Doris (Patrick) Seward of Ludington and Robert (Pam) Smith of Ludington; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her fraternal twin sister, Georgia Scherer. A End of Life Celebration will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Wesleyan Church of Scottville, 36 South Quarterline Rd., Scottville MI 49454. Luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington.
July 11, 1942 - September 19, 201707/11/194209/19/2017
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Barbara Ellen Smith, age 75, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born July 11, 1942 in Ludingon to George and Ellen (O’Connell) Fox. Barbara married Samuel Lee Smith on July 14, 1963 in Ludington. Together they raised two children. Barbara worked for many years for the Salvation Army and she was very involved with her church. She taught Sunday School, directed church bus route, and was a church camp counselor. Barbara was very good with children and animals. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafts, especially making Christmas ornaments. Barbara will be greatly missed by her husband, Samuel; children: Doris (Patrick) Seward of Ludington and Robert (Pam) Smith of Ludington; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her fraternal twin sister, Georgia Scherer. A End of Life Celebration will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Wesleyan Church of Scottville, 36 South Quarterline Rd., Scottville MI 49454. Luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington.

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Sep
23
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Saturday, September 23 2017
10:30 AM
Wesleyan Church of Scottville
36 S. Quarterline Rd.
SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454
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