Phyllis Arlene Schmolinski Smith

Phyllis Arlene Schmolinski Smith, age 74, of Riverside, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Alfred Schmolinski, Sr., and Opal Boyd.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elsie Bystrek; and brother, Mark Schmolinski.

Phyllis is survived by her loving children, O'Dean (Kristie) Smith, Jr., Dionna (Ray) Mikles, Shawn (Dawn) Smith and Nicole (Dave) Sapp; her grandchildren, Tiffany, Rachael, Melanie, Chelsea, Nicolette, Brooke, Zachary, Courtney, Caleb, Brandon, Brayden, Teagan and Anthony; great grandchildren, Addison, Aeriyonna, Za'Riyah and Jameson; siblings, Barbara Davis, Alfred (Lori) Schmolinski, Jr. and Brenda (Tom) Horner; brother-in-law, Tony Bystrek; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She retired from General Motors. In her free time, she adored spending time with her family. Phyllis was a "rock" to many people in her life and was always there for those she loved. She was the best friend to her family members and devoted her life to them. Phyllis was a fire-cracker and could always put a smile on your face. She will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her.

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm, on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Veg officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City.

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