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Obituary of Sara M. Smith, 86

Name of Deceased Sara M. Smith
Age 86
Date of Death 01/31/2010
Date of Birth 07/12/1923
Funeral Home Steven R. Neff Funeral Home

Sara M. Smith, 86, of Spring Mills, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, surrounded by her family, at her residence in Spring Mills. Sara, daughter of the late Harrison Wagner and Isabelle Kearns Wagner, was born in Decatur Township, Mifflin County. She was raised by her foster parents, the late Clair and Jenny Wagner, of McClure.

She attended McClure High School in Snyder County. On April 8, 1950, in Aaronsburg, she married Ardell H. Smith, who survives at home. Sara was employed as a seamstress at Cluett Peabody & Co., Lewistown, makers of Arrow shirts. After raising her children, she was employed at the Pa. State Nursery in Potters Mills for 16 years. Sara was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Spring Mills.

She was well known for her cooking and especially her pies. She loved to garden and to watch the hummingbirds with Ardell from their porch.

In addition to her husband, Sara is survived by one daughter, Dee A. (Lawrence) Saylor, of State College; sons, Dean A. (Pamela) Smith, Danny A. (Cynthia) Smith, and David C. (Pamela) Smith, all of Spring Mills. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one to be born in March. Sara was preceded in death by one great-grandchild and all four of her siblings.

In accordance with the family's wishes, services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Sara's memory may be sent to Grace Baptist Church, 3596 Penns Valley Road, Suite C, Spring Mills, Pa., 16875. The Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, is assisting the family with the arrangements.