This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Ryder, Horning, Pearce, Lober, Merchant Brown, Keith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1454 Message Board Post: Mrs. Elena M. Smith, of Delton, age 94, passed away May 3, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born January 27, 1911 in Otsego, the daughter of Fred and Tessie (Ryder) Horning. Mrs. Smith was a 1919 graduate of Holly High School. On January 21, 1946, in Ohio, she married Robert E. Smith and he preceded her in death on January 21, 1981. Mrs. Smith was a life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 422 in Delton. She loved the Detroit Tigers; no matter if they won or lost, she was an avid listener of the games. She enjoyed going to casinos, and playing the lottery. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Belva and Herbert Pearce Jr., of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Wilma (Al) Lober of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; nephews, William (Claudine) Merchant, and Robert (Sue) Merchant; a niece, Lois Brown. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by a sister, Belva Keith. Funeral services were held ! on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Delton V.F.W. Post 422 will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder", Tuesday, May 10, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.