Catherine Marie Smith
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Catherine Marie Smith, 90 years old , of Edwardsburg, MI, passed peacefully to her rest, May 22, 2021. She resided at the home of her daughter, Barbara and Robert Geans of Edwardsburg, MI, after an illness.
She was born July 23, 1930 in Rogers, AK, the daughter of John Sampson and Orene Hays Wilson, and has lived in the Michiana area for 70 years.
She was the pastor's wife of Goshen United Pentecostal Church, a thriving church in Goshen, IN. Her total life was dedicated to her husband, her children and her God. She also served as a church secretary for 17 years and was a wonderful homemaker, mother and friend to all who had the privilege of living in her home.
Marie was married November 26, 1946 in Pigott, AK to Bimel Arnold Smith. Surviving are her children, Rev. Arnold (Judy) Smith of Walkerton, IN. Phyllis (Rev. Gary) Roberts of Littlefield, AZ and Barbara (Rev. Robert) Geans of Edwardsburg, MI.
There are 7 grandchildren, Rev. Ron (Julie) Roberts of Lexington, SC, Jenny Roberts of Littlefield, AZ, Rev. Robert(Michelle) Geans of Edwardsburg, MI, Rev. Randy (Andrea) Geans of Orange, CA, Rev. Bradley (Danell) Geans of Albion, MI, Rev. Dwayne (Glenda) Smith of Walkerton, IN and Rev. Brent (Amanda) Smith of Winamac, IN.
She had 28 Great- Grandchildren and 14 Great- Great -Grandchildren.
She was Mother to Phillip (Tammy) Valdez of Walkerton, IN, Frank (Lisa) Donahue of Mishawaka, IN and Ellen Donahue of South Bend, IN along with many other Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Pastor Bimel A. Smith. Also preceded in death by six brothers, Walter, Albert, Johnny, Elmer, Luther, Herman and one sister, Ada.
Family and friends may gather on Tuesday May 25, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM for visitation at First Pentecostal Church, 27341 US, Hwy 12 West, Edwardsburg, MI. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00 PM. Interment will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:00 AM in Edwardsburg Cemetery with Pastor Robert Geans officiating. family and friends may gather at 9:30 AM and we will have a procession to the Cemetery.
The arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home and staff of Edwardsburg, MI.