Beatrice R. Smith, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Gahanna, OH. Bea was born on January 21, 1929 in Huntington , WV to George and Cloa Bowman.
Bea is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earnest Smith; ten siblings; and one granddaughter, Jessica Smith.
She is survived by her children, Ronald (Katherine) Smith, Julie (David) Smith, and Kevin (Jessica) Smith; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held for Bea on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:00pm at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5835 Central College Rd. New Albany, OH 43054 with light refreshments served immediately after in the Cultural Hall. Please leave a message of condolence for the family during this difficult time.