Born in Vero Beach, Florida, Dollie was a life-long resident of Fellsmere. She was the daughter of Roy E. Herndon and Sadie Laura Gore. She attended the Fellsmere School. She was a dedicated housewife for the duration of her marriage.
She was a life-long member of the River of Life Church of God in Fellsmere, Florida. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, playing the piano, and singing. She will be fondly remembered for her love and kindness, and her innate ability to make you feel like a part of her family. Another big thing in her life was her dedication to her church work.
She is survived by her husband, Ellis; son, Roy Iven (Iverson) Smith; daughter, Nita (Juanita) Mepham and her husband, Alfred Mepham; granddaughter, Stephanie Kwiecinski (Kwazinski) and her husband, Michael Kwiecinski; and great-grandson, Marcus Kwiecinski. She was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Sadie; brothers, Herbert Herndon and Elven Herndon; and sisters: Pauline Blair, Syble Bowers, and
Daisy Box.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at River of Life Church of God, 81 N. Pine Street, Fellsmere, Florida 32948. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment will be directly afterwards at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909.
In lieu of flowers, the Smith family requests that donations be made to the River of Life Church of God.
