Dorothy L Smith

Dorothy L. Smith, 85 years of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1931 in Highland County, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mildred (Rhoneus) Lieurance. Beside her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Maynard Smith on March 1, 1989, one daughter Janice VanPelt on December 4, 2011 and one brother Bill Lieurance.
Dorothy was a graduate of Leesburg High School, member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church and the Art Guild. Dorothy along with her husband Maynard, daughter Janice and now granddaughter Susan Hurless owned and operated the family farm and Maynard Smith Insurance Agency. Dorothy was an accomplished Artist. Her many works of art are cherished by family and friends.
She is survived by son-in-law Robert R. (Ebbie) VanPelt of Leesburg; two granddaughters Susan (Chris) Hurless and Emily (Jason Sr.) Rice both of Leesburg; five great grandchildren Jason Jr., Shelby and Caleb Rice, Spencer and Blake Hurless; two brothers Mark (Novella) Lieurance of Sunbury, OH. and Max (Mary Jane) Lieurance of Chillicothe, OH.; sister-in-law Juanita Lieurance of Sabina, OH.; care giver Nikki Fortner of New Vienna, OH.; her special dog Abby; several nieces, nephews and host of friends.
A Celebration of Dorothy's Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Leesburg United Methodist Church, 117 Church Street, Leesburg, OH. where friends may call Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Pastor Rich Allen will officiate services. The Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.
Family requests memorials to the Leesburg United Methodist Church, 117 Church Street, Leesburg, OH 45135.
To sign our online register book, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com .

Saturday, November 05, 2016
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM




Saturday, November 05, 2016
1:00 PM




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