Brenda Marie Smith, 61, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home.
She was born January 14, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA. Brenda was a daughter of Naomi H. Koontz Bair,originally of Hanover, and the late Dale G. Bair.
She retired as an LPN from the Chambersburg Hospital. Brenda was a very active member of the Newburg United Methodist Church. She was a 1972 graduate of South Western High School, Hanover and a 1988 graduate of the Franklin County VO-Tech where she was the Valedictorian. Brenda’s family was most important to her.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Richard F. Smith, three children, Carey F. (Susan) Smith of Charlotte, NC, Gayle L. (Scott) Bingaman of Petoskey, MI, and Janice E. (Dan) Steel of Gardners, nine grandchildren, Logan, Lilly, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Sydney, Conner, Julia, Daron, and Keira, three brothers, Timothy Bair of GA, Edward Bair of FL, and Dean Bair of NY, one sister, Connie Mae Mescher of MI and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Newburg United Methodist Church, 203 North High Street, Newburg, PA 17240. Officiating will be The Rev. Steve P. Salisbury. Burial will be in Otterbein Cemetery, Newburg. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Newburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Newburg, PA 17240.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.