Beatrice J. Smith

Beatrice J. Smith, age 70, of Kinner Hill Road, Pine City, New York, went to be with her lord after losing her courageous battle with cancer on October 1, 2009. She was born in Binghamton, NY on September 7, 1939; Beatrice was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Josephine (Maines) Smith of Elmira, NY. Beatrice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed traveling, a good night out at a casino, flowers, and reading a good book when she wasn't spending time with her family and friends. She retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 34 years of service in June 2006. Her son, Douglas Scott Smith and her grandson, Ryan Smith, predecease her. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Ernest L. Smith; daughters, Elizabeth Anne (Morris), Amy Lynn (Sindone); Sons, Timothy John, Robert Stanley, and Brian Ernest; daughter-in-laws, Karen Smith-Nero, Catherine Ketter-Smith and Tina Ames-Smith; grandsons, Dillon, Brandon, Zachary, Joseph (Sindone), Brian, Jacob, Thomas, Gregory, and Joshua; granddaughters, Nicole and Shawna; great grandchildren, Shane, Calvin, and Madison; siblings, Georgia (Albert) Ceece, William (Nolle) Smith, George (Shirley) Smith, David (Carol) Smith; sister-in-laws, Bonnie Smith, Rosemary (Lee) Zepp, and Doris Knapp; and special friends, Carrie Bruce, Robin Heiges, and Jodi and Chris Thomas.The family will be forever grateful to Southern Tier Hospice and they cannot thank them enough for the care and devotion they give to Beatrice and the support they give to our family.The family will be present to receive friends from 1 to 3 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday October 4, 2009 at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. Funeral services will immediately follow the calling hours 8 PM with a graveside service following on Monday October 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Fitzsimmons Cemetery in Southport, NY. The Reverend Richard Elliot will officiate.In lieu of flowers, donations in Beatrice's memory may be made to the Twin Tiers Cancer Ostomy Club c/o Peg Ledin, 241 Leisure Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845-4006.