March 29, 1920 - May 5, 2017
Visitation
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 11 am-1 pm, Johnson Melick-Moreland Funeral Home
Service
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm, Walnut Grove Cemetery
Burial
Walnut Grove Cemetery
SMITH
Violet G. Smith, age 97, of Centerburg, OH passed away May 5, 2017. Vi was born to Joseph Emanuel and Mary Osborne Goodwin in Tannery, Kentucky March 29, 1920. Member of Milford Church of Christ. Retired foster grandparent of M.V.D.C. and Roush Hardware. Preceded in death by her parents, a very special daughter, Julia N. Tolle Nicely, 7 brothers, 6 sisters, step-daughter, Becky Murphy, step-son, Ronald Smith; a step-grandson and step-granddaughter, her husband of 48 years, Elmer Dale Smith. Survived by step-daughter, Ruth (John) Wisler; grandchildren, Kathy (Terry) Nicely, Sandra (Michael) Gates and Stacia Nicely; step-granddaughter, Beverly Montgomery; 10 great-grandchildren,; great-great granddaughter, Julia; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JOHNSON-MELICK-MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 49 W. Church Street, Centerburg, Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by a graveside service and interment at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Worthington, OH at 2:30 p.m., Kevin Moreland, officiating.
Condolences
Missy Nichols - May 9, 2017
RIP Mrs. Smitty. Your were a wonderful neighbor and friend for 39 years. Give Elmer Dale and Mom & Dad a big hug for me.
Mike Murphy - May 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to Violet’s family on the sad occassion of her passing. Being my wife Beccy’s (deceased) step mother, I had the pleasure of knowing her for 35 years. Tell Beccy “Hello” for me Vi!! Mike Murphy
Jean Stockwell - May 6, 2017
Vi was such a sweet lady – I have known her since she worked at Roush Hardware. I always sent her cards for all occasions and was ready to send her a Mother’s Day card. She said she put my grandkids picture I sent at Christmas on her frig. My husband Neil and Elmer were geat friends. Now she and Elmer will be together in Heaven.