Winifred I. Smith, 84, passed away at the Mary B. Home in Lakeville on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Winifred was born on August 23, 1936, in Teegarden, Indiana to Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. She graduated from Tyner High School.
On December 10, 1955, in North Liberty, Indiana, Winifred married John R. Smith in the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren. The two would raise their daughter and three boys in LaPaz.
She worked for LaVille High School as a custodian for 24 years before her retirement in 1997.
Winifred enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, and cooking. She committed her life to Jesus Christ at Community Gospel Church in Bremen. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events.
She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Griffey of LaPaz and sons: Timothy Smith of Trenton, MO, Tracy (Jackie) Smith of Plymouth, and Terry Smith of Pheonix, AZ; grandchildren: Jessica George, Josh George, Lydia Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Stefania Smith, Jillian Smith; and great-grandchild, Janson.
Also surviving are her siblings: Dorothy Eads, nieces and nephews.
Winifred was preceded in death by her husband, John, on February 5, 2018, and her sister, Faye Damuth and Evelyn Summerlot, Martha Sherrill, and brothers, Kenneth, Harlan, Charles “Jake”, Keith Gardner, Michael and David.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 5-7 at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with her son, Pastor Timothy Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at the Morris Cemetery in Walkerton.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested any memorial contributions to be directed to the Mary B. Home, 119 Lakeview Trail, Lakeville, Indiana 46536 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service on July 27th at 11am:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87341600378
Regina Davenport says
So sorry for your loss. She was always so happy and fun !
Betty Mode says
To the family of my Dear Friend Winnie! My love and Prayers go out to you all at this sad time of Goodbye! We had a Special Friendship that I will forever hold in my heart! Love Betty Mode!❤️
Linda Patterson says
I have such fond memories of your Mom and Dad and there visit to us in Texas. Your Mom was always the life of the party. Never will forget the time she pushed her partial plate out and scared the heck out of me . Prayers for comfort for all of you but as with Aunt Martha God knows best.
Linda Patterson says
I have such fond memories of your Mom and Dad and there visit to us in Texas. Your Mom was always the life of the party. Never will forget the time she pushed her partial plate out and scared the heck out of me . Prayers for comfort for all of you but as with Aunt Martha God knows best.
Marla Mode Calhoun says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the passing of your mom and grandma. Tim, Tracy, Terry and Beth Ann, your family has always been special to me. I have great memories of our families getting together when we were kids.
Sending hugs and love,
Marla Mode Calhoun
Pat Grzesiak says
My prayers for her to Rest In Peace and for her family’s loss. She was a joy to work with . God Bless All 🙏🌹
Jan Kinney says
So sorry to hear of Winnie’s passing. She and John were regulars at TriWay for many years. Always so delightful. May she find peace and good golfing with John!
Mike Mode says
Very saddened to see this! Winnie was a very special person in our families lives. The stories I have heard, still makes me smile today.
My deepest sympathy to Tim, Tracy, Terry and Beth.
Cherish your memories and hold them close.
Blessings to you all and your families.
Pam (McCoige) Tredway says
Tim, Terry, Tracy & Beth – I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It was always wonderful having your family as neighbors. I spent many days at your house – mostly working on songs for groups we sang in together and attending church with your family. Your mom & dad made me always feel welcome! Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. 🙏 ❤
Love,
Pam (McCoige)
Cindy Gossard says
Many great memories with this lady ❤️. Prayers to all the family
PhyllisShank Smith says
Sorry for your loss. I was a class mate to Winnie.
She was always fun to be around.
My thoughts go out to her family and Dorothy
Phyllis Shank Smith
Kathy Ecker says
So very sorry for your families loss. Thought and prayers are with you all. Your Mom was such a sweet lady.
Tammy Lemert says
Beth, Tracy, Terry and Tim My condolences on the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet woman and such a good friend to many. Hugs to you all. Tammy Lemert
George w Smith says
The years she worked for me at Laville School was such a privilege and a joy working with her. Always joking, my condolence to her love ones, I know how you will miss her, but We have the hope of the Resurrection and you will see her again with a healthy mind ,George W Smith
Roxane Lemert Minix says
So sorry for your loss. When Winnie worked at the school I loved playing jokes on her. She was always so kind to me! Praying for her family.
Diane Kuskye says
Sorry to hear of Winnies passing, I got to know Winnie and John while at Tri-way Golf Ciurse and now they are together again in heaven. Rest in peace Winnie.
Lisa Seltenright Knepp says
Praying for the family. She always had a smile. LaVille was very blessed to have her work for so many years.
Lori Mills says
Dorothy, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Prayers for your family.
Randy McGriff says
Tim,
I have wonderful memories of your Mother as a co-worker at LaVille and as a basketball Mom. She was always so supportive of you and your teammates. Do you remember the phone call she made to me the very first morning of our first basketball practice? Heck, she was almost like a Mom to me that morning. I know she will be missed but also that you find comfort that she will be with your Dad, again. And, all those wonderful Mom memories should help, too. Blessings to your family.
Kathleen (Heyde) Armstrong says
Tim,Tracy,Terry and Beth-
Have very fond memories of your mom at the school. She was always very kind to me. Always had a smile. I remember her red convertible she drove, I see her now driving into the beautiful sunset. My deepest condolences
Chuck & Amy Burkholder says
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear Mother, Winifred. Thoughts and prayers that she is now at peace in heaven and for you & your family’s comfort at this time. God Bless!
Lisa Rowe Horning says
Beth, Tim, Terry and Tracy. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember her at school. She always had a smile on her face. Prays for you all.
ricki garrison says
Thoughts and Prayers to you all on your loss of your Mom. My all the happy memories with your Mom help you during this time. Your Mom was a sweet lady and now she has been reunited with your Dad for eternity. R.I.P. Winifred
Joe and Mary Salazar says
I am so sorry for your loss , our condolence to all the family ! Praying for the family . 🙏
Joe , and Mary Salazar.
Betty Mode says
Dear, Tim, Terry, Tracy and Beth,
Your Mom and Dad were our Dear Friends through the years! Memories are precious! It makes me sad that she lost hers for a while! Me and Marv were Blessed to have known them! We knew Tim the longest! March 3rd, 1959! Him and Marla were almost twins! Army babies at Ft. Riley,Kansas! This Friendship was no accident! Our God is an Awesome God! I love You All! Betty Mode