Kelly Jo Smart

Kelly J. Smart, age 57 of Wayland, MI, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 13, 2025 following a courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born October 15, 1967 to James and Joan (Schaendorf) Miller. Kelly is survived by her husband, Jerry Smart Sr.; son, Jerry Smart Jr.; father, James Miller; siblings Kathy (Rob) Cornell, Kim (Mike) Kukulies, Kelvin Miller (Stacy), Kari Kelly, Kristy Mieras (Lee); in-laws Robert (Ellen) Smart, Don Smart, Carrie (Roy) Roberts; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Miller; mother-in-law, Angeline Smart; father-in-law and wife, Richard (June) Smart; nephews Dakota Mieras, Robert Smart Jr.; and best friend, Val (Manke) Davis.

Kelly worked for many years at Corium Innovations and also Yamaha. She was an angel amongst us, always thinking and taking care of others. She was cherished by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Thank you, Kelly, for bringing so much joy to all of us!

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Dorr Chapel), 4330 18th St., Dorr, MI 49323, with prayers of the Rosary at 3 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Ave., Wayland, MI 49348. Kelly will be laid to rest at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Dorr, MI. In memory of Kelly and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Neighbors Food Pantry in Wayland. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookdorr.com in Kelly’s online guestbook.