Dorothy L. Smith's Obituary
Dorothy Louise Ã?¯Ã?¿Ã?½DottieÃ?¯Ã?¿Ã?½ Smith, 75, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Dottie was born on April 10, 1935 in San Antonio, TX the daughter of Martin and Ester Olivarri Hewitt. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church the American Legion Auxiliary. She married Paul E. Smith on October 24, 1959 in San Antonio, TX.
Surviving are her husband, Paul; sons, David S. Smith Julie and Craig R. Smith Michelle both of Decatur; sisters, Aster Pacheo, Josephine Barragan Rudy, Betty Hernandez Joe, all of San Antonio, TX; brother, Gilbert Hewitt of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Stephanie Edgecombe Justin, Lindsay Smith, and Conner Smith all of Decatur; Tyler Smith and Brenna Smith both of Atlanta, GA; great-grandson Meade Edgecombe of Decatur; special son, Brad Gillmar Teri of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Martin “Sonny” Hewitt.
Catholic Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Rick Weltin as Celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Friday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:30 pm. Entombment will be in Mary Queen of Angels Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
The family of Dorothy Louise “Dottie” Smith is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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