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Mildred Smith

July 23, 1928 — September 28, 2018

Mildred E. Smith (Granny)


July 23, 1928 – September 28, 2018


South Bend - Mildred E. (Shaffer) Smith, 90, passed away at 3:33am on Friday, September 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mildred was born on July 23, 1928 in Niles, MI, to the late Effie and Claude Shaffer. Mildred was also preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Sly; and daughter-in-law, Patty Smith.

Mildred was married in August 6, 1949 to Michigan Merritt Smith and he passed away on May 26, 1987. Together they raised a beautiful family, including, son, Jose Smith; daughters, Lona Smith, Neta (Don) Leinonen, and Dona (Clint) Probst; sister, Betty Finn; brother, Robert (Mary) Shaffer; 11 Grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Mildred’s number one love in life was bees. She also loved her grandchildren and animals. She was always laughing and smiling, enjoyed telling stories, worked hard on the farm and made the best homemade bread. She was a God-fearing woman.

Visitation is 4-6pm on Monday, October 1, 2018 in HALBRITTER WICKENS FUNERAL HOME, 615 E. Main St., Niles. Funeral Service is 10am on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.halbritterwickens.com

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Visitation

Monday, October 1, 2018

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home

615 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home

615 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

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