Florence M. Smith

Florence M. Smith, 93, of Stow, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born February 20, 1917 in Kent, to Charles L. and Fannie S. (Scott) Rhodes. Florence was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent, Circle N, Garden Club of Kent and a past member of the Women's Club of Kent. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, delivering meals for 25 years. She is survived by her son, Mark W. (Lorrie) Smith of Fairview Park; daughters, Bonnie VanCampen of Santa Rosa, CA and Cherie (Wayne) Gadberry of Fargo, ND; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, William Louis Smith; parents, Charles L. and Fannie S. (Scott) Smith; brothers, Scott H. Rhodes and Donald Rhodes; and sister, Edith (Rhodes) Bechtle. Calling hours will be held 3-6 PM Sunday, June 13 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 14 at United Church of Christ of Kent with Rev. Heather Wicks officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.