Deloris J. Smith
January 5, 1934 ~ January 2, 2018
Deloris J. Smith, age 83, of Geneva passed away January 2, 2018 at home. She was born January 5, 1934 in Scioto County, OH to Lillie (Barker) and Barth Stapleton. She married Robert L. Smith on July 28, 1962 in New Boston, OH.
She worked for Williams Shoe Factory in Portsmouth, OH for 10 years. Deloris was a member of Heres Hope Baptist Church where she was a hostess and nursery coordinator. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening and taking long walks, but most of all, she loved and adored her family.
Deloris is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Sherry (Stapleton) Yankie of Geneva; sons, Michael Smith of Cleveland, Thomas (Donna) Smith of Lusby, MD; grandchildren, James, Joseph, Mathew, Caitlin; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Joey Jr., Mikayla Rose, John Thomas, Olivia Noelle; sisters, Kathleen (Elza) Johnson and Darlene Stapleton both of Franklin Furnace, OH and Betty Carmichael of Lucas, OH. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Stapleton.
Friends will be received 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Higgins of Heres Hope Baptist Church will be officiating. Final resting place is Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Obituary and condolences at www.behmfuneral.com
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To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Lake Erie Church members are praying for the family for peace and comfort during this time of bereavement.
Praying for the family for peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. Love you Sherry.
She was a sweet lady who will be missed by many.
Mom, There will always be an empty spot in my heart that no one else will be able to fill. However I know that you are totally healed and walking with Jesus. We will all miss you terribly but we take comfort in knowing that we will see you again. I love you.
Condolences to Bob, tom and Donna, Mike, sherry and the rest of the Smith family. Mrs. Smith was my neighbor for many years. Was a very kind lady.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Smith's passing. To her family, and especially to Sherry, I want you all to know you will be in my prayers.
I have lots of good memories with my grandma from watching Dallas on Friday night's with cornbread and milk and cheese and crackers. Taking me to the beach and she loved all of us and we will miss her. She loved my wife very much too. Thanks for your kindness miss L. Rest in peace Grandma. I Love you