{"id":16043,"date":"2016-12-05T11:46:10","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T16:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=16043"},"modified":"2016-12-05T11:46:10","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T16:46:10","slug":"erma-lee-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/erma-lee-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Erma Lee Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANTWERP:<\/p>\n

Erma Lee Smith<\/strong>, age 83 passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016.<\/p>\n

She was born July 17, 1933 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willie and Clara (Collins) Callahan. She married Richard O. Smith who preceded her in death on February 24, 2001. She retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 25 years of service.<\/p>\n

She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Brenda) Smith, Paulding, and Mike (Sharlotte) Smith, Antwerp; 2 sisters; 9 grandchildren; and 18 grandchildren.<\/p>\n

She is also preceded in death by brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n

A private family gathering will be held 11 AM Wednesday, December 7 at Bethel Forder Cemetery, Cecil.<\/p>\n

There will be no visitation.<\/p>\n

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made to a charity of the donor\u2019s choice.<\/p>\n

Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is handling arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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