Mary J. (Menzie) Smith-Leiman

Mary J. (Menzie) Smith-Leiman, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was born to the late Fred and Francis (Humble) Menzie in Pierceton, IN on February 24, 1923. She married John W. Smith in 1942 and was married for 45 years before he preceded her in death. In 1989, she married Robert W. Leiman. He preceded her in death as well. Mary was a homemaker and very active within school activities with her children. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne for over 72 years. Mary is survived by her son, George D. (Linda) Smith; daughter, Jacqueline K. Beals; 3 step-children, grandson, Jeffry D. (Debbie) Smith, 7 step-grandchildren, great-grandson, Anthony Smith, two nieces and four nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard K. Smith. Also preceding her in death are her son-in-law, Doug Beals; brother, Gene Menzie; and sister, Georgia Dunham. Funeral Service is at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior from 10am-11am. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, IN. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne. For online condolences, please visit www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com.