Pamela R. Smith
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11/3/1955
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4/20/2012
Walnut
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Surrounded by her husband and children, Pamela R. Smith, age 56, of Walnut, Illinois, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at her home in Walnut.
Pam was born November 3, 1955, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Lee and Ruthe (Marshall) Hare. She attended Illinois State University, majoring in Special Education. Pam visited Walnut as a freshman in college and quickly fell in love with the community and with Kevin Smith. They were married at St. John’s Catholic Church on May 20, 1978. Pam received her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and her master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. A gifted teacher for over thirty years, Pam taught first grade and special education at Walnut Grade School and Bureau Valley North. Pam was active in Walnut Community Theatre, volunteered at Relay for Life events, and was an exceptional cross stitcher. She enjoyed being a social member of the HWFH and Our Ladies of the Lake. Pam was a founder and co-chair of the annual Lee Hare Golf Tournament. Her greatest passion was spending time with and photographing her beloved grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her husband Kevin Smith of Walnut, Illinois, one daughter Justin (Darrin) Frank of Annawan, Illinois; two sons, Zack Smith of Tempe, Arizona, Patrick Smith of Walnut, Illinois; four grandchildren,Bryce, Aiden, Avery and Elliott; her father, Lee Hare of Macomb, Illinois; three sisters, Jamie (Bill) Allen of Dublin, Ohio, Kim (Mike) Mareth of Homestead, Florida, Jodi (Kevin) Hare-Paynter of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her mother, and one nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 25, at 10 A.M. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with Father Tom Shaw, pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church of Walnut. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24, from 4 to 7 P.M. with the rosary at 7 P.M. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A memorial scholarship fund is being established in Pam’s name. Donations to the Pamela Smith Scholarship Fund may be sent in % of Citizens First State Bank P.O. Box 579 Walnut, IL 61376.
Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.
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Visitation:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
4 to 7 P.M.
Garland Funeral Home in Walnut
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Service:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
10 A.M.
Garland Funeral Home in Walnut
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