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Vivian Smith Obituary
Vivian E. Smith, formerly of Avondale Vivian E. Smith, 91, formerly of Avondale, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2015. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. Smith.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Johnson and Anna Cubbage Johnson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth "Porky" Johnson, two sisters, Mildred "Babes" Johnson and Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson, and a son, Richard K. "Shorty" Smith, Sr.
"Miss Viv" was a nursing assistant at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square where she retired in 2003.
She was a local preacher and a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church in Avondale, where she served as a stewardess, member of the senior choir, and Sunday School teacher. She also was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Hope Chatham Chapter, a former Girl Scout leader, and member of various clubs and organizations.
She enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to hymns, taking bus trips, and crocheting blankets for family and friends.
She is survived by one son, Harold J. "Butch" Smith of West Grove; one daughter, Carolyn L. Smith of Coatesville; eleven grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9 to 10 a.m. on on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, 2015, at Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church, 314 Church Street, Avondale, PA 19311. A combined funeral service for Vivian and her sister, Dorothy, will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove. Pa.
Published by The Daily Local from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2015.