Barbara J. Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara J. Smith of Westerville, Ohio, born in Zanesville, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 14, 2024 at the age of 93. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Katherine Tennant (Anderson) and Glenn Tennant; her brother Richard Tennant (Dick); her husband Darell Smith; and her daughter Molly Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Peter Smith (Sue) of Westerville, Trudy Shelley (Jim) of Indianapolis and Maggie Smith (Gregg Williams) of Indianapolis, Ind.; and her grandchildren, Emmeline Smith (Emma) of Indianapolis, Carter Smith of Boston, Mass., Simon Kuntz of Indianapolis, Caroline Kuntz of New York, NY and Sofia Shelley of Indianapolis, Ind..
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home and Crematory (1271 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Virtues Golf Club (1 Long Dr, Nashport, OH 43830). A burial will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 at the Zanesville Memorial Park (1475 Military Rd #111, Zanesville, OH 43701).
If you would like to make a memorial donation to honor Barb Smith, the following organizations support causes that were important to her: The Animal Society Shelter in Zanesville; Beaux Arts Club at the Zanesville Art Center, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, and Kobacker House.
