Annabelle Smith, 98 passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at Park Place Senior Living. She was born August 20, 1923 in Argos, IN., the daughter of the late Broda and Francis P. Starner. She graduated from Argos High School in 1941. Annabelle was a longtime member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Past President of United Methodist Women and volunteered at Parkview Hospital for 44 years. She was an interior designer at Jefferson House Interiors and retired in 1976.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia A. Houser of Fort Wayne, IN; stepson Ted K. (Kim) Smith of Utah; stepdaughter Tompsie Smith of Iowa; grandchildren, Julie (Eric) Whicker of Fort Wayne, IN; Angela (Brian) Raatz of LaGrange, IN Chad (Christa) Houser of Fort Wayne, IN; Alicia Smith and Gabriel (Sierra) Smith both of Utah. 7 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Annabelle was preceded in death by her first husband Warren “Andy” Gorman and second husband Harold G. Smith. Her brother Glenn Straner also preceded her.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday October 28, 2021 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN with visitation one hour prior.
Graveside service will be 1:30 pm Thursday October 28, 2021 at Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery 5975 19th St. Argos, IN. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Park Place Senior Living. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com.
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