Janice Smith
Janice Smith 85, of Richwood, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 2019 at home. Janice Eileen Smith was born January 15, 1934 to the late Hazel (Ross) and Glen Bevis. She was also preceded in death by sister Carolyn Goins and granddaughter Camma Rees.
Jan was a 1952 Marion Harding High School graduate where she wrote the song for her class song. Jan received an Associate degree from Marion Technical College. She worked as a payroll specialist at the Marion Technical College for 20 years, retiring in 1996. Jan was a longtime, dedicated member of the Marion Grace Church.
She married Berkeley (Bud) Smith on September 21, 1952 and they have enjoyed over 66 years of marriage. Her husband, Bud survives, also surviving are their children: Yayon (Stephen) Chapman, Apex NC; Pam Dell, Reynoldsburg; Sean (Sandy) Smith, Mt. Victory; Wendy (Scott) Kirkpatrick, Hickory NC; Grandchildren: Tom (Kelly) Rees; Jerusha Rees; Stephanie (Jimmy) Baughan; Patricia Kirkpatrick; Clinton (Terri)Chapman; Tristan ( Melissa) Kirkpatrick; Great Grandchildren: Ariel, Brianna, Lucia, Tessa, Mitchell, Vincent, Malachi.
sister: Carolyn(Ron)Goins of Green Camp
Jan was a person of faith and served in various church ministries over the years. Her work as Youth director, member of the Church's choir and eventually Choir Director allowed her allegiance to the Lord to be expressed in Christian service work. Jan enjoyed various hobbies which included such events as: Singing in a Christian music group called the Just Us Singers where she learned playing a guitar and later learned to play the hammer dulcimer instrument that added to her love for music; Caring for the family pets of cats, dogs, horses, chickens and goats that reflected her love of animals; Reading over the years which characterized her as an avid reader of many different genres of books; Expressing her creative artistic skills in painting, sculpting, drawing, and even teaching art skills.
Funeral services will be held Monday January 28, 2019 at 11:00am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Rev. Stephen Chapman will officiate, burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, friends may call at Sunday from 2-5 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Marion Grace Church Missions, 2813 Gooding Rd, Marion, OH 43302
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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