Inez E. Smith

Inez E. Smith of Mio passed away Saturday morning January 13, 2007 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan.
Visitation will be held Tuesday January 16, from 1:00 p.m. thru 9:00 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday January 17, at 1:00 at Lashley Funeral Home in Mio. Burial will be at Kittle Cemetery by horse drawn carriage
Inez was born March 16, 1936 in Clarkston, Michigan. She was the oldest daughter of Ferris & Edith (Henry) Holcomb.
She was a graduate of Clarkston High School in 1954 and followed with a 17-year career in accounting at St Joe's Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan
Moving to Mio after marrying Owen Sidney Smith on April 17, 1971 and giving birth to their daughter Shannon in 1972, she continued her working career with Dr. Benjamin Palmer in Fairview.
She is survived by her loving husband Owen, daughter Shannon (Matthew) Glaza of Grand Blanc, granddaughter Grace Isabella, sisters Jeanne (William ) Haslock of Davison, Ruth (James) Hennig of Clarkston, sister in laws Peggy ( Richard) Nagel of Florida, Vonda (Charlie) Sedlacek of Lake Leelanau and Karen Smith of Mio; as well as many nieces and nephews
She was a beloved wife and mother; a proud, dotting and loving grandmother, a much loved and cherished sister, aunt, and friend. She was an avid horse lover and rider with a passion for all animals. She played an important role for over 20 years in the 4-H program. She was courageous and strong and an inspiration to those who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio