Dorothy Elaine Smith, 78 of Lima, Ohio died on Monday, July 16, 2012, at 7:13 p.m. at the Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.
Born Friday, September 29, 1933 in Meigs Co., Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Earl Werner and the late Kathryn (Gibbs) Werner.
Dorothy married Rolland D. "Rollie" Smith on September 6, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2004. She retired from Allen County Bureau of Child Support and had also worked at JC Penney & Elder Beerman (Leader). She was a member of the Republican Women's Club, and a member of South Side Christian Church.
Surviving are: a son, Howard (Michele) Smith of Elida, OH; two daughters, Martha "Marty" (Michael) Murray of Cincinnati, OH and Diana (Greg) Bowers of Elida, OH; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: a son Randy Smith; a grandchild, Leann Smith; a great grandchild, Brady Bowers; two sisters, Carol Sue Werner, and Meda Jane Stout.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.
Funeral service will be on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:30 a. m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with Rev. Wanda Werking officiating.
Interment will be in Walnut Grove, Delphos, OH.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Rita's Hospice, 959 W. North St., Lima, Ohio 45805
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com