Mary Isabelle Smith

MARY ISABELLE SMITH, 94, of New Paris, OH, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on January 25, 1918 in Russia, OH, she was the daughter of the late Roy Cecil & Ramona Nanette (Bangs) Ross. Mary was a RN at Reid Hospital in Richmond for 20 years. She was a 1935 graduate of Dixon High School and a 1939 graduate of the Reid Hospital Nursing program and was a member of Concord United Church of Christ. Life Member of the American Red Cross and Eastern Star in Centerville, IN.

Preceded in death by Sisters: Nancy J. Mikesell in 1961, Betsy A. Campbell in 2008, an infant brother and Grandson: Bart Preston Tidrow in 2011.

Survived by her Husband of 55 years: Lester Kyle Smith; Daughter: Rebecca (Paul) Klein-McCreary of Colorado; Son: William (Sandy) Klein of FL; Brother: William D. Ross, Eaton, OH; Sisters: Martha Goddard of FL and Sarah Stevenson, Medina, OH; 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren; Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at the Concord United Church of Christ at the convenience of the family with Rev. James Sizelove officiating. Interment will be held in Concord Cemetery in Dixon Twp., Preble Co., OH.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, OH.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northwest Emergency Squad and Fire Department, 135 N. Washington St., New Paris, OH 45347 or Concord United Church of Christ c/o Don Orr, 3120 Toney Lybrook Rd., Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barnesfuneralhome.com