Wilma Kay Smith (nee Porter)
August 15, 1938 – October 12, 2022
“The Heart & Soul of our Family”
With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of Wilma Smith announces her passing, at home, surrounded by her entire family on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, David Smith, and her loving family; Jeff, Scott (Kathy), Misti, Kelly (Geoff), and David. Her grandchildren; Amy (Patrick), Neil (Keri), Cal (Ronnie), Cheri (Marshall), Alysha (Lance), Katie (Isaiah), Brock (Jessica), Trey (Becca), Crosby, Kayla, Cameron, and Shendon. Great Grandchildren; Brendan, Kennedy, Sydney, Davin, Ryden, Cody, Kade, Mace, Quin, Jeremy, Hadowas, Sofia, Gregory, Maccoy, Grace, Sterling, Rayleigh, Kaya, Gunnar, Archer, Deacon, Lennox, Hendrix, and Athohate Nash. Great-Great Grandchildren; Jagger, Rayden, Ava, and Banks. Special Grandma to Christine and family, Amber, and Caity Cook. Wilma will be forever missed by her surviving brother and sisters-in-law; Diane, Roger “Buck”, Steve (Leigh). Predeceased by sister-in-law Sara, brothers-in-law Morris (Noreen), and Brock. She’ll also be missed by numerous loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Wilma was also a special friend to Stan & Cathy Jonathan and family, Lori Elliott, as well as her many friends, and all who knew her.
She was greeted with loving arms by her parents Leander (Lee) and Shirley, her brothers Les and Ron, and sister Joyce, as well as her special brother Eugene.
Wilma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family, who was the centre of her world. Her kindness, beautiful smile, sense of humour, and fun-loving nature endeared her to not only her family but also to many friends and acquaintances. She treated everyone she met with kindness, and respect. She was the unofficial bingo queen of Six Nations, an avid bowler, the driving force behind Arrow Snack Bar, and Wagon Wheel Grill, a member of the Six Nations Red Hat society, and a member of the Ohsweken Baptist Church. Dave and Wilma began their family legacy in Buffalo, which remained their second home, and they are lifelong and diehard Buffalo Bills, and Sabres fan. Wilma loved to travel and enjoyed her years in AZ.
Visitation at Styres Funeral Home, Saturday, October 15th, from 2 – 4pm, and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service and Burial will take place at Ohsweken Baptist Church on Sunday, October 16th at 2pm.
The family sends our thanks to Six Nations Long Term Care, Dr. Monture and the Palliative Care Team, and Dr. Jerry Hsiao.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilma Smith 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Ohsweken, Province: Ontario