1907
Doris
2009
Doris Barrett Smith
May 21, 1907 — August 26, 2009
Doris Barrett Smith was born May 21, 1907 in Marshall, Highland County, Ohio, the daughter of Clyde C. & Nellie Lucas Barrett. She is survived by two daughters, Aileen Githens of Richmond, Indiana, and Jeanette Smith Williamson of Keokuk, Iowa, she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, W.A. 'Bert' Smith, a son, Ralph B. 'Pat'Smith and a daughter, Beverly Clifford Fenner, and a sister Elizabeth 'Betty' Saum. Also surviving are grandchildren, Dinah Jim Phillips, Vicki Jeff Rhude, David Barrett Smith, Barry Smith, Marty Smith Clark, Penny Githerns Buffie, Sharon Githens Enright, Cathy Githens, Steve Githens, Brandt Williamson, Brian Williamson, Jamey Williamson Phillips, Jana Helmuth, Jewel Schieuer, 26 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren
Doris affectionately known by her family and throughout the county as 'Mommy Doris'. She was the oldest member of the Marshall United Methodist Church, and was the pianist for 75 years, and held the office of President of the United Methodist Women's group for over 20 years, as well as the Sunday School Treasurer. She also served as a Church Trustee and served on the Administrative Board.
Doris was active in the Marshall School and helped organize the Parent Teachers Organization and served as the first President.
She was a census taker in 1940 and worked for many years for the Census Department.
Doris served as a member of the Highland Co. Children & Adult Board.
Doris was a very active Farm Bureau member, serving on the Advisory Council, served on its Board of Directors for Highland County for over 25 years and was elected as a Lady Trustee of the State of Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Directors in 1956 and served in this capacity until 1986, a total of 30 years. She represented the south-west portion of Ohio, which included 20 counties, She also was an active member of Associated Country Women of the World and attended conferences every three years in other countries of the world regarding agriculture.
Doris was elected into the Highland County Women's Hall of Fame in1997 for her many accomplishments and contributions to Highland County agriculture and her community involvement.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Marshall United Methodist Church with Rev. Janie Shoemaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 till 5:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to the Marshall United Methodist Church in care of Gloria Flannery, 11398 St. Rt. 506, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
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Doris affectionately known by her family and throughout the county as 'Mommy Doris'. She was the oldest member of the Marshall United Methodist Church, and was the pianist for 75 years, and held the office of President of the United Methodist Women's group for over 20 years, as well as the Sunday School Treasurer. She also served as a Church Trustee and served on the Administrative Board.
Doris was active in the Marshall School and helped organize the Parent Teachers Organization and served as the first President.
She was a census taker in 1940 and worked for many years for the Census Department.
Doris served as a member of the Highland Co. Children & Adult Board.
Doris was a very active Farm Bureau member, serving on the Advisory Council, served on its Board of Directors for Highland County for over 25 years and was elected as a Lady Trustee of the State of Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Directors in 1956 and served in this capacity until 1986, a total of 30 years. She represented the south-west portion of Ohio, which included 20 counties, She also was an active member of Associated Country Women of the World and attended conferences every three years in other countries of the world regarding agriculture.
Doris was elected into the Highland County Women's Hall of Fame in1997 for her many accomplishments and contributions to Highland County agriculture and her community involvement.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Marshall United Methodist Church with Rev. Janie Shoemaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 till 5:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to the Marshall United Methodist Church in care of Gloria Flannery, 11398 St. Rt. 506, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
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