Elva Smith

Obituary of Elva Smith Elva Juanita Smith (Napier) age 92, of the Steeplechase Senior Living Center, Oxford, FL passed away Sunday April 27th, 2014 at her daughter Virginia's home in The Villages, FL with Virginia and her husband Michael at her side. Elva was born in Seymour, Missouri on July 29, 1921, daughter of Foster Lee and Icy Belle (Rushing) Napier. She married Michael Smith in Springfield Missouri on January 10, 1944. Elva and Michael celebrated their 70th anniversary in January of this year. They have one daughter, Virginia Ann Hawley (Smith) Elva was a homemaker until 1965 when she became employed by the City of Flint, MI.as a telephone operator and later as a "emergency dispatcher" for the Michigan State Police Post in Flint until her retirement in 1985. Her survivors include her husband, Michael Smith, Steeplechase Senior Living Center, FL, daughter, Virginia and husband John Hawley Sr. of The Villages, FL. and sister-in-law, Marvie Lee Napier, Paola KS. Elva was very proud to be a loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Those wonderful families are: John E. Hawley Jr and wife Colleen of Boston,MA, Their children are Megan, Michael, Julianne and Jennifer. Carolyn M.Riviello (Hawley) husband David of Sacramento, CA and sons Jason and Brian Natalie K. Jones (Hawley) husband Kevin of Dallas, TX, son Brayson and daughter Annabelle. Kristine M. Rudell (Hawley) husband Kenneth of Los Angeles, CA, and son Dylan. Elva's wishes were for cremation and she will be interred at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. at a later date. A memorial service will be held at 8:30 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Lady Lake. The family suggests contributions to The Villagers For Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162. Services A memorial service will be held at 8:30 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Lady Lake. Interment She will be interred at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. at a later date. Memorial Donations The family suggests contributions to The Villagers For Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.

Elva Smith

July 29, 1921 - April 27, 2014