Marion E. Smith, age 88, passed away on October 11, 2022 at her home in Punta Gorda, FL. surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4, 1934 in Moore Haven, FL to the late Howell "Jack and Irma M. Smith Pattishall. Marion moved with her family to DeSoto County in 1958, then Charlotte County where she remained. Marion was of the protestant faith and a member of 1 ^st United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda.

A homemaker, dedicated to her family, she is survived by her two children Elizabeth (Jose) Geerts of Mexico and Frank E. (Cynthia) Smith, Jr. of Punta Gorda; two grandchildren Chad (Ashley) Geerts of Augusta Georgia and Phillip (Andrea) Geerts of San Antonio, Texas. Three great-grandchildren Meaghan, Nicolas and Matthew. Marion was preceded in death by her husband Frank E. Smith, Sr., parents, siblings Carolyn Sullivan, Suzanne Smith, Margie Leiter, Meta Brown and Earl Smith.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the 1 ^st United Methodist Church, 507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Funeral Services will follow at 2:00pm at the church with Rev. Bob Carlson officiating. Burial will be private at Indian Springs Cemetery, Punta Gorda, FL.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.