Freda Mae Smith's Obituary
FREDA MAE (BAYSE) SMITH age 83 of Madison Heights, passed away at her home on October 31, 2020. She was born January 16, 1937 in Proctor, West Virginia to Elizabeth and Carl Bayse.
Beloved wife of Wandell Morris Smith for 67 years. Dear mother of Clifton (Toni) Smith, Cyndi Decker, and Michael Smith. Loving grandmother of Nicole (Chad) Carter, Stephanie (Chad) Decker Lewis, Craig (Beth) Smith, Ashley (Jonathon) Smith Beverly, and Sierra Smith. Cherished great grandmother of Cameron Ruscoe, Carson Smith, Connor Smith, Reese Carter, Sloan Beverly, Cole Smith, Cal Carter, Cade Lewis, Quinn Lewis, Crosby Smith, Cain Smith, and Cooper Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandson Christopher M. Patton.
An active member of the Hazel Park Church of Christ since 1967, Mrs. Smith also taught Sunday School for 28 years. She had a successful career at Stanley Home Products for 35 years, retiring as the Blue Water Area manager overseeing 310 salespeople. She had a love and talent for art and painting. Mrs. Smith enjoyed watercolors, oils, china and leather art. She loved life and all of her friends and family. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind and loving person.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 3-9pm with the funeral service taking place Friday, November 6, 2020 at 10:00am at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
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