Glenice Verlene “Howe” Smith , 81, of Forest, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert George Smith for 61 years.
She was a daughter of the late Clois Howe and the late Jessie Flo Howe. Glenice was preceded in death by her brother Dexter Howe; her sister, Beatrice Peacock; and her special niece and nephew, Linda Yaider and Coy Peacock.
Glenice was born on July 30, 1935, in Ventura, Calif. She retired as a bus driver with the Campbell County School System. She was a true homemaker in every sense, an amazing mother, and an avid cross word puzzle player.
Glenice is survived by her children, Donald W. Smith (Elizabeth) of Lynchburg, Va., and Lori Smith Jennings of Moneta, Va.; two grandchildren, Doug Stewart (Stefanie) of Roanoke, and Chase Stewart (Nicky) of W.Va.; five great-grandchildren, Devon, Connor, Daxton, Madison and Raelynne Stewart; special to the family are, Ray Peacock (Linda) of Arkansas, Michael Peacock (Sandy) of Calif.,and Dennis Stewart (Deborah) of Appomattox, Va.
The family would like to give thanks to all at Generation Solutions, with a very special thank you to Christine Johnson, Centra Hospice for their loving care and support, and to their dear neighbor Mary Eubank for all her help.
The family extends an open visitation to all, on Sunday December 11, 2016, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday December 12, 2016 in Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Va. with Pastor Ray Kingrea officiating.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
She will be greatly missed!
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family