Elsie Mitchell Smith was born Sunday, January 29, 1911 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania .
she died Tuesday, January 31, 2006. her recorded age was 95.
Elsie Mitchell Smith was born January 29, 1911 in Canonsburg, Pa. Elsie embraced a life of challenges, changes, curiosity, and joy. On January 31, 2006 she released her vibrant and magical hold on life, leaving a glorious legacy for all fortunate to know her. Having chosen in December 2004 to leave her home of 40 years in Pittsburgh, PA, she began to build a new community at Friendship Village of Columbus, where she found warmth and caring in her surroundings. Preceded in death by her husband Richard, siblings James Nixon and Helen Johnson, parents James and Mimi, daughter June A. Distel. Survived by grandchildren (and spouses), Donna Distel (Greg Paxton), Michael Distel (Mary Lyn), Linda Distel, Susan Jones and Richard Distel (Kevin Comer); Distel, and Katie, Mike and Matthew Jones; and numerous friends, both life-long and recent. None of us who knew her will ever walk alone, for she walks with us, her footprints a path to follow and her spirit a light to guide us. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ridgewood Conference Room at Friendship Village of Columbus, 5800 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus. Arrangements completed by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home and Crematory, 515 High Street, Worthington.