Dorothy Marie Smelser Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Marie Smelser (Front Royal, Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 13, 2024. 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, Oscar Bennett, Sr. and Susie Virginia Bennett; and her siblings, Elwood Bennett and Lorriane Williams. She is survived by: her husband Lynwood D. Smelser; her daughters, Donna Sutphin (Charles) of Front Royal, Tammy Crawford of Front Royal, Dorothy Marie Sutphin (Maury) of Augusta and Jennifer Ross (Dustin) of Stanley; her brother Oscar "Junior" Bennett of Cross Junction; and her niece Lorriane "Buffy" Showers of Front Royal. She is also survived by her loving family and many friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Maddox Funeral Home (105 W Main St, Front Royal, VA 22630). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
