Esther L. Smith
LOUDONVILLE: Esther L. Smith, 86, of Loudonville, Ohio (Richland County) died unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, April 10, 2013 in her home.
Esther was born August 2, 1926 in Loudonville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Nellie May (Huffman) Kick.
She was a 1944 graduate of Loudonville High School and had lived all of her life in Loudonville.
Esther was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Loudonville and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She worked many years at Leedy's Clothing Store and The Style Shop and later at Mohican Hills Golf Course.
She loved golfing, swimming, reading and socializing with her friends.
On July 14, 1946 she married Paul B. Smith and he died Oct. 6, 1997. From 1947 until 1967 she and Paul owned and operated Smitty's Market in Loudonville.
She is survived by one son: Phillip B. (Marti) Smith of Loudonville; two daughters: Andrea L. (James) Arnholt of Mansfield, Ohio and Jane Ann (Jack) Campbell of Loudonville; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers: William and Robert Kick; and 1 sister: Gloria Phillipson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11:00 AM in LINDSEY FUNERAL HOME, LOUDONVILLE with Rev. Scott Henderson officiating.
Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9:30 until 11:00 am in the funeral home.
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