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In Memory of
Vera L. "Weez"
Smith (Showden)
Smith (Showden)
1930 - 2014
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Obituary for Vera L. "Weez" Smith (Showden)
Vera L. ''Weez'' Smith , 84
of Clearfield died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.
She was born on June 8, 1930 in Pottersdale, a daughter of the late William Isaac and Kathryn Jane (Michaels) Showden.
Mrs. Smith was formerly employed at Eastern Molded, Shortway Products and County Market in the bakery. She will be remembered for her flowers, sitting on the porch and preparing the holiday meals. Her favorite pastime was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Shirey and husband Dennis of Clearfield; a daughter-in-law, Marianne (Hoover) Moore of Grampian; seven grandchildren, Robert D. Smith, Jr. of Rochester, NY, Jacqueline Smith Levine and husband David of Olanta, Kendi Jo Kester and husband Bryan of Springville, NY, DeAnn L. Marshall and husband Paul of Houtzdale, Dr. Kari Ann Shirey of Baltimore, MD, Shane Nevling and fiancée Clarissa of Clearfield, Shawn Nevling and wife Alicia of Curwensville; nine great-grandchildren, Alyssa Marshall of Morrisdale, Cody Marshall of Houtzdale, Gabrielle and Ryan Kester both of Springville, NY, Daphne Nevling of Brisbin, Skyler, Dakota, Shawna and Ryanna Nevling all of Curwensville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Smith whom she wed November 18, 1949 in Pottersdale. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert D. Smith, Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Luzier and Madaline Stahlman; six brothers, Ira, Lewis, Donald, Isaac, John and Robert Showden; and two nieces, Esther Hubler and Barbara Gosney.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Wednesday at 11:00 am with Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 - 8 pm and on Wednesday from 10 - 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third Street, Clearfield.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
of Clearfield died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.
She was born on June 8, 1930 in Pottersdale, a daughter of the late William Isaac and Kathryn Jane (Michaels) Showden.
Mrs. Smith was formerly employed at Eastern Molded, Shortway Products and County Market in the bakery. She will be remembered for her flowers, sitting on the porch and preparing the holiday meals. Her favorite pastime was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Shirey and husband Dennis of Clearfield; a daughter-in-law, Marianne (Hoover) Moore of Grampian; seven grandchildren, Robert D. Smith, Jr. of Rochester, NY, Jacqueline Smith Levine and husband David of Olanta, Kendi Jo Kester and husband Bryan of Springville, NY, DeAnn L. Marshall and husband Paul of Houtzdale, Dr. Kari Ann Shirey of Baltimore, MD, Shane Nevling and fiancée Clarissa of Clearfield, Shawn Nevling and wife Alicia of Curwensville; nine great-grandchildren, Alyssa Marshall of Morrisdale, Cody Marshall of Houtzdale, Gabrielle and Ryan Kester both of Springville, NY, Daphne Nevling of Brisbin, Skyler, Dakota, Shawna and Ryanna Nevling all of Curwensville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Smith whom she wed November 18, 1949 in Pottersdale. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert D. Smith, Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Luzier and Madaline Stahlman; six brothers, Ira, Lewis, Donald, Isaac, John and Robert Showden; and two nieces, Esther Hubler and Barbara Gosney.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Wednesday at 11:00 am with Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 - 8 pm and on Wednesday from 10 - 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third Street, Clearfield.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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