Virginia Marina Bardales Smith died in Crofton, MD on February 15, 2015. Born in Washington, D.C. on February 25, 1926 to the late Francisco Bardales and Alice Fuese, she lived in Bowie since 1961. Beloved wife of George "Smitty" Smith whom she celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary with on December 9, 2014.
Loving mother of Paula Willems (Hendrik), Rebecca Knoble (Gordon) and the late Timothy Smith. Grandmother of Timothy Smith II, Tammi Smith, Matthew Willems (Atina), Carrie Casto (Brian), Terrence Morrison, Kirsten Schaefer (Will) and Gillian Knoble (Chris), Great Grandmother of Morgan Willems, Georgiana Willems, Emily Willems, Madison Casto, Kendall Casto, Kelty Morrison, Isabella Schaefer, Sophia Schaefer and Olivia Root. She is also survived by brother Paul Bardales and sister Alicia Lacy.
Gardening was the love of her life. She was the recipient of multiple annual City of Bowie Distinguished Yard Beautification Awards.
Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 pm, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, MD 20715 where a Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 20,2015 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.
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