SMITH, Geraldine R., 86, formerly of Sebring, Fla., passed away in Winter Haven, Fla., on Friday, May 27, 2005. Mrs. Smith came to Sebring from Winter Haven in 1973 and moved back to Winter Haven in 1995. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on May 22, 1919. She was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a nurse during World War II and reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant. She was employed as a registered nurse at the Palms of Sebring. She was also an active volunteer at Spring Haven Retirement Center where she also lived for many years. She was a member of Baptist churches in both the Sebring and Winter Haven area. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Marie Kinsey, of Tampa, Fla., and a sister, Margaret Ann Cameron, of Washington State. Services will be at the Dowden Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 2, 2005, at 3 p.m. Calling will be from 2 p.m. to the time of service. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of DOWDEN FUNERAL HOME 2605 Bayview Street Sebring, Florida 33870 Phone: (863) 385-1546