SMITH, Barbara J.- of Davison, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Genesys Health Park. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Pastor Todd Biermann officiating. Burial will be in Davison Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 11 am-2 pm and 5-8 pm and on Thursday from 1 pm until the time of service.

Barbara was born in Flint, MI on July 1, 1931, daughter of the late George and Josephine (Stiff) Ross. She married Robert Smith in 1950 in Flint, MI.
Barbara received her Bachelors Degree from University of Michigan and her Masters Degree from Oakland University. She was a teacher with Kearsley Schools and a master quilter.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Gerald Smith of East Lansing; daughter, Patty (Kevin) Hough of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Michael Hough, Jackson Smith, Shelby Smith, Brian Smith; sister-in-law, Helen Smith and many friends in Michigan and Pleasant Lake, Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death by son, George Smith; grandson, Patrick Hough and niece, Beverly Dues.

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