Geraldine S. Smith was born Thursday, January 28, 1915 in Derry, Pennsylvania .
she died Thursday, February 16, 2006. her recorded age was 91.
Geraldine Faye Smith, 91, of Brenham, Texas, died Feb. 16 2006 in Trinity Medical Center in Brenham. Mrs. Smith was born January 28, 1915 in Derry, PA. to George W. and Minnie Bell (Piper) Lewis. She was a graduate of Derry Brough High School in Derry, Pennsylvania and earned her bachelor's degree from Seton Hill College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She also earned a masters degree in education. In November of 1937, she was married to Jesse Vaughn Smith in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Smith was a teacher in Hubbard Avenue Elementary School and Sharon Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Vaughnette and Robert Stogdill of Chappell Hill, Texas; on grandson, Kurt E. Stogdill and wife Tina of Austin, Texas; two great-grandchildren, McKenna E. and Nash E. Stodgill; and one sister, Margaret P. Gregg of Willow Street, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Eric V. Stogdill; a granddaughter, Amy J. Stodgill; three brothers; and a sister. Following the worship service at Chappell Hill United Methodist Church, Chappell Hill, Texas, Sunday, March 5, there will be a catered dinner for church members, friends and relatives of Geraldine Smith. Following the catered dinner, there will be a memorial service for the celebration of the life of Geraldine Smith. Memorials may be given to Chappell Hill United Methodist Church Land Fund or Hospice, Brenham, Texas 77833.