Wavalene M. Smith: 1938-2009
Wavalene M. Smith, 71, a resident of Fort Wayne, died Thursday evening August 20, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, following an extended illness. She was a former resident of Florida, and prior to that had lived in rural Allen County.
Wavalene was born January 6, 1938 in Gomer, Ohio a daughter of the late Evan and Letha (Plikert) Evans. She graduated from Gomer High School with the class of 1956, and was united in marriage in Gomer on November 14, 1959 to Wesley Lee Smith who survives. She was a homemaker, an avid gardener, loved her family, and kittens. She sadly missed her beloved late cat, Bubbles.
Survivors include her husband of almost 50 years, Lee; their children Donald L. Smith and David L. (Jill) Smith both of Fort Wayne, Robert (Denise) Smith of Valrico, Florida; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, with Rev. Larry Smith, pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Cancer Services of Allen County or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.
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August 23rd, 2009 at 10:56 am
My cousin. Wavy. was my childhood friend and schoolmate in Gomer, Ohio. My deepest condolences to Lee and to their sons and their families. Wavy had the sweetest smile and a twinkle in her eye. We had a wonderful childhood. Though our adult paths were hundreds of miles apart, I am so glad for all the memories of our happy young years. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Eva Lloyd Kinstle
August 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Don,
Sorry for your loss. Your mom is healthy and happy in heaven now, and she will always be your special angel.
Cathie & Maria
August 24th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
My mother, Wanda Sebert Post, and Wavalene’s mother were 1st cousins. Mom was very fond of Letha and Wavalene. I remember visiting Letha, Evan and Wavalene when I was a child. I wish to express my condolences to Lee, Donald, David, Robert and families.
Karen Post Rader
Psalm 28:7