Dorothy Neoma Smith, age 93, of Northridge, entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born June 19, 1928 in Tennessee to the late Henry and Bessie Ford. She was retired from Associated Springs and often worked two jobs to help the family. She loved southern gospel music and attending concerts. She enjoyed travelling and still thought that wrestling was real. The greatest joy was getting the family all together and celebrating special moments.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Floyd Smith; son Donald; sister, Peggy Siler; brothers, Donald, James, and Willis Ford.
She is survived by her children, Floyd (Brenda) Smith, Jack (Sharon) Smith, Brenda (John) Silvey, Kenny (Missy) Smith, Renee (Greg) Jackson; grandchildren, Michele Silvey, Jack (Crystal) Smith, Melissa Smith, John (Beth) Silvey, Julie (Brent) Given, Matt (Rachel) Smith, Drew (Ashley) Jackson, Stacy (Kyle) Herrmann, and Erika (Justin) Reynolds; step-grandchildren, Laura (Rick) Diehl, Tommy (Teresa) Harris, and Paul (Bobby Sue) Harris; thirty great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. OH 45424. The service will follow at 1:30 pm.
Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her husband at Forest Hills Memorial Garden in Tipp City, OH.
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