Virginia Smith

Virginia Ginny Helen Smith, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at her home. She was born August 18, 1930 in Ellington Township, the daughter of the late Lyman & Cynthia May (Clement) Gerou and was a lifelong area resident. Ginny was united in marriage with Robert C. Smith on April 24, 1948 at the Ellington Nazarene Church. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2008. In her younger years, Ginny enjoyed playing softball as a pitcher, and even organized her own traveling team. She also enjoyed fishing and bowling. Ginny was an active member of the Colwood United Brethren Church in Caro and participated in the church Sunday school classes that would meet Thursday mornings at the Big Boy Restaurant in Caro. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Shari Ann & William Goodchild of Alpharetta, Georgia, Susan Lynn & Delbert White of Millington, Rick Robert & Linda Kay Smith of Caro; five grandchildren, Scott Goodchild, Laura Podczervinski, Lynda and Michael Robinson, Angie Titus; six great-grandchildren, Morgan and Maggie Podczervinski, Andrea LaJoie, Hunter Robinson, Zachary and Emily Titus; three step-grandchildren, Jeff White, Jill Kaake, Tanya Brown; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lyman “Mick” Gerou of Keego Harbor and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ginny was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Jo Smith and two brothers, Darrell L. and Jack Gerou.