She was born on January 22, 1920 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late George E. and Conjetta Collichio Whitesel.
She was married to Wilfred Paul Smith, who preceded her in death on October 12, 2002.
She is survived by five children, Rosemary Eyler of Weyers Cave, Ann Carol Perry of Lexington, Wilfred P. Smith, Jr. of Silver City, NM, Jeannine F. Smith of Lexington and Kenneth Norman Smith of Sarasota, FL; one grandchild, Kimberly Smith and one great- grandchild, Stella Biggs, both of Portland, OR.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Bridgewater Rescue Squad, P O Box 268, Bridgewater, VA 22812, in her memory.