Genevieve Smith, 90
1921-2011
Niles Daily Star, Published online 9:42pm Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Genevieve L. “Genny” Smith, 90, formerly of North State Street in Niles, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas, Mich., of an extended illness.
Arrangements are being completed by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.
Also, Submitted by family member:
July 13, 1921 - Dec. 7, 2011 - NILES - Genevieve L. "Genny" Smith, age 90 years, formerly of North State Street in Niles, Michigan died at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas, Michigan following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on July 13, 1921 in Niles to Seward and Lydia (Schultz) Miller. She graduated from Niles High School in 1939 and attended Thomas College of Commerce. She retired in 1981, after 25 years of service from J.C. Penney's in Niles. She lived in Niles until moving to Lansing, Michigan in January of 2002. Genny was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Niles where she sang and played the piano, and was active in many of the church's organizations. She was also a member of the Friday Book Club in Niles, and enjoyed flower gardening. On November 17, 1945 in Niles she married Victor W. Smith who preceded her in death on August 1, 1984. Mrs. Smith is survived by their daughter, Trulane Smith of Colon, Michigan and son, Warren (& Paul Marisch) Smith of Lansing, Michigan. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Clara Miller, who died in 1978. Funeral Services for Genevieve L. Smith will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church in Niles with Dr. Anthony Tomasino of the church officiating. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. Contributions in memory of Genny may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or the Smith-Marisch Music Education Scholarship Fund c/o Capital Region Community Foundation, 330 Marshall Street, Suite 300, Lansing, Michigan 48912. - Published in South Bend Tribune on December 9, 2011.