Flora was my Grandma. I spent many years with her just learning to live and love. I lived in her house quite a bit growing up. My mother and I miss her so so much. She was always there to listen and give advise my whole life. We went on many trips over the years and have many fond memories of watching tv and playing cards in the kitchen.  Eating pancakes for dinner and just having girl talk. I will always have you in my heart Grandma. 

My mother , Bertha Long, was sister to Aunt Edna. My mother had a son the same age as Aunt Edna. So she got spankings along with my brother. Aunt Enda was a wonderful  lady.  I would have loved to have spent more time with her. I moved to SC in 20 14 so no longer able to make the trip. I will miss her and prayed for her all the time. Thank you Lord they are united again in Heaven. 

My brother, Donald Smith and Edna, many years ago, were married in the living room of my sister, Delores & Jim Matthew, on Nebraska Ave. in Caruthers, CA.  My sister Delores and Edna had mutual birthdays, May 20th.  They were married  by Bro. Elbert Garretson, Minister of the Church of Christ , who lived nextdoor.   A day of celebration!  Later they moved to Fresno to begin their home.  We were able to visit often as I was living in Fresno as well, and they helped me move to my apartment a couple of times.   When their children were  born, one of our favorite events every year was gathering at my sister's home for the big Egg hunt, along with Grandma and Grandpa!  I was married later  and  lived in Menlo Park, CA  with our four boys,  a three hour drive, to faithfully attend that EGG  HUNT.  We have so many memories of our lives together with family.  Our Love and Prayers to all the family and due to health issues, and a death in my husband's family; we were unable to be there for the service...............Thank you and God Bless!  Bill and Gerri Means, Fremont, CA



I also remember that kitchen table that we all grew up around.  First listening to the moms talk then us girls being the moms and sharing our stories.  We had lots of fun being there.  Will miss you.

I loved Aunt Edna's laugh and her hospitality.  I remember playing in the backyard when I was little and when my boys were little they played in that same backyard. She also had a table where three sisters could gather to talk and laugh. Lovely memories.

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She is survived by her son Gary Smith and Debbie, daughter Karen Greydanus, four grandchildren  and five great grandchildren.

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Flora Edna Smith

May 20, 1935 – April 7, 2019

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