Shelley Marie Smith

    Shelley Marie Smith, 20 of Lorain died on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.

     Shelley was born on September 5, 1987 in Lorain and was a lifetime resident. She was a 2006 graduate of Clearview High School and a sophomore at Lorain County Community College. She attended the Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ.

     She was the 2006 Homecoming Queen for Clearview High School. Her passion for softball led her to be an outstanding third baseman for Clearview, a member of the Ohio Girls Softball Organization and played on a traveling softball team.

     A community activist, she was a 15 year member of the Girl Scouts of America, Troops # 806, # 777,         # 749, and # 387. She earned the Gold, Bronze and Silver awards in Scouting, the "God & Me", "God & Family", "God & Church", God & Life" awards. She volunteered with the Girl Scout Flag Corp.

     She worked tirelessly for the Lorain Police Department's Safety Town Program. She served as an instructor and constructed the 8 foot replica of the Lorain Light House used in Safety Town. The Shelley Smith Lane in Safety Town was named in honor of her service to that program.  She received the Lorain Police Department's "Do The Right Thing Award", presented at the administration building of the Lorain City School.

     She received the American Cancer Society's "Living Angel Award" in 2006, The Sherrod Brown Congressional Service Award and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She was active in the Disability Awareness Program for Kids with Special Needs.

     After receiving her wish from the Special Wish, she became an active volunteer and was named a Volunteer Board Member of Special Wish.

     She was a member of the volunteer staff for Camp Quality and the 2007 spokesperson for Littlest Hero Program. She volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland, Faith & Action Bag Lunch Program, Emmanuel United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, Rose Garden at Lakeview Park, Blankets for Linus program and donated caps she made for cancer patients.

     She also enjoyed scrap booking, jewelry making and spending time with her family and friends.

     Shelley is survived by her parents Verlan Dale and Roberta Lynn (nee Whitaker) Smith of Lorain, twin sister Susan   M. Smith of Lorain, sisters Melissa A (Jose C. Jr.) Colon of Lorain, Ohio., Melanie S. (Justin Hill) Smith of Lorain, maternal grandmother Eleanor (nee Sakal) Whitaker of Lorain, paternal grandmother Dora (nee Smith) Smith of Lorain and a niece Kayla M. Colon of Lorain.

     She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather William H. Whitaker and paternal grandfather Verlan R. Smith.

     Friends may call Sunday 2-8 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral Services at Hungarian Reformed United Church Of Christ, 1691 E. 31st Street, Lorain, at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 24, 2007,  with Rev. Peter Toth, pastor of the Hungarian Reformed United Church Of Christ officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Shelley Smith Memorial Fund c/o Lorain National Bank,  Lorain, Ohio to be disbursed to Shelley's favorite charities.

Condolences

From:     PATSY HILL & LINDA TURNER& JEFF HILL
Relation: RELATION

WE WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY WE ARE THAT YOU ARE HAVING TO GO THRU THIS, BUT I'M ALSO GLAD THAT WE GOT TO VISIT AND SPEND TIME WITH SHELLIE AT THE REUNION.  MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU WITH THE GRIEF THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO FACE.  WE DIDN'T SEND FLOWERS BUT WILL SEND A CARD WITH FLOWERS BECAUSE I KNOW THAT SHELLIE LIKED HELPING OTHERS.  CALL US IF YOU NEED ANYTHING....WE LOVE YOU ALL     PAT


From:     D. Baker

Relation: DREMA

YOU WERE SUCH AN ANGEL TO OUR WORLD WE THANK GOD FOR ALL THE TIME WE GOT TO SPEND WITH  YOU , YOU ARE SUCH A BIG INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US , YOU WILL BE SO SO DEEPLY MISSED.

 LOVE YOUR COUSIN,

 DREMA

From:     Adrian & Bev Gonzales
Relation:

Our Deepest sympathy
Adrian & Bev Gonzales

From:     Tiffany Rogers
Relation: Friend

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Shelley! I have known her and Susan since elementary, and know that she made such an impact on many lives. She will never be forgotten! She was such a strong person for not giving up. God Bless, your family is in my prayers!


From:     Maria Barr (Csata)
Relation: member of Hungarian Reform Church

My deepest sympathy & condolences & prayers to your family. Any loss is always so difficult. To lose a young family, my heart is with you. God is with you, and shall always be with the loved ones on earth. May Shelley rest in peace now, and god's love shall ever endear her soul. Peace to your family.

Mrs. Maria Barr & family
Mrs. Maria Csata
Mr. Ignatz Csata & family


From:     Corine Miller, and April Killinger
Relation: Good friend from school and sister of Corine

We would just like to say more than the usual about such a outstanding person. Shelly truly was an "angel" on earth and we could never pretend to be as self-less as she was to the people and world around her. To just call her a "good person would not do her justice at all" She had such a light about her that gave your soul a feeling of peace and serenity. Shelly was the most good that we have seen on this earth in a long time, and though hard to hear, we truly believe she has her very own golden thrown next to the god almighty himself doing her great works in heaven. We send all our deepest sympathies and prayers to Shelly's family and friends. She was loved very much and will be truly missed.

                              Love and Prayers,
                                Friends, Corine Miller
                           and April Killinger.

From:     Katie Kosar
Relation: camp quality friend

am so sorry for your loss . It was so nice to meet  Shelley and Susan at camp this summer. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of need. From :Katie Kosar
 

From:     Ivan, Carol and Sarah Smith
Relation: Relation

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Shelley touched our lifes and we loved her very much as we do you. You are much in our thoughts and prayers. She will surely be missed by all of us.
 

From:     Diane Sanborn
Relation: Friend

My deepest sympathies to your entire family as heaven gains it's newest angel.  She will be missed by all.

From:     Vickie Paller-Sooy
Relation: none

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I happened to read Shelley's obituary on-line and noticed your family is hungarian. I am also Hungarian as well.
Shelley's obituary reads that she was a very special person and gave of herself.
I just wanted to give my condolences.
In deepest sympathy,
Vickie Paller-Sooy
Lawrenceville, GA
(formally from Amherst, OH)

From:     Deb Boross
Relation: Friend

I was so sorry to hear of Shelley's passing.  I don't know if we've ever met, but my daughter Ashley is a patient at S20 and attended camp this past summer with Shelley. I will remember her always smiling and happy every time we saw her at clinic.  She made Ashley the cutest photo album/scrapbook of camp and we will treasure it always.  What a beautiful soul you raised. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, Deb Boross
Debboross@yahoo.com

 

From:     Laura, Angel, & Codi Lane
Relation: relation

God has taken our Angel Shelley to heaven. I know we are all sad but remember our promise to Shelley.

"SMILE FOR SHELLEY!"


From:     Jamie Maassen
Relation: friend

Susan, Melanie, Melissa, Dale and Robbie; I am sorry about your loss! I remember going out on the boat with all of you. Shelley was a wonderful person and will be missed! If you need anything please call! Love you all!

From:     Julie Brecht
Relation: Camp Quality

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  I feel so honored to have met Shelley through Camp Quality.  She had such amazing strength and spirit.  She touched many lives, including mine.  I am so sorry for your loss.


From:     Howard Ksenich & Family
Relation: Friend

Our Deepest sympathy...Our Thoughts and prayers are with your family at your time of loss. 


From:     Ali Garver
Relation: friend

Dear Family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am so sorry about your loss. Even though I had only known her a few years, I know that Shelly will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. God Bless.

Sincerely
Ali