Avis de décès de Esther Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

SMITH, Dr. Esther M. G. scholar, professor and author, died at the age of 97 on Sept. 29, 2012 in Tampa. Born on Oct. 22, 1914 in Portland, OR, Esther studied at Linfield College in McMinnville, OR and attended Andover Newton Theological School in Andover, MA. Dr. Smith received her Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Florida. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Elton E. Smith. She is survived by daughter, Esther R. Shaw; sons, Elton G. Smith and Stephen L. Smith; five grandchildren (Deane McDaniel, Benjamin Smith, Esther Smith, Mark Shaw and Elton Smith); and five great-grandchildren (Rachael McDaniel, Rebecca McDaniel, John McDaniel, Henry Smith, and Silas Smith). Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Downtown Tampa on Oct. 3rd at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dr. Smith's name to the First Baptist Church, Memorial Endowment Fund.