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2022
Lorraine S. Smith (nee Schmickel) of Folsom, NJ passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the impressive age of 96. Lorraine was a lifelong resident of Folsom. She graduated from Hammonton High School in 1944 and went on to work for Bell Telephone from 1944-1954. Lorraine married Marine S/Sgt George Smith in 1952 at Zion Reformed Church. She held many positions over the years, secretary of Folsom School Board and Folsom Boro Welfare Director for 31 years, 1956 – 1987. Lorraine was a member of the Folsom PTA, the Zion Reformed Evangelical and St. James Lutheran Church, Charter member Folsom Vol Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, and a 68 year member Eastern Star Lodge Dewey Chapter. She will be remembered as kind hearted and caring. Lorraine was the loving wife of 56 years to the late George R. Smith Sr. She and her husband shared much joy in the many years of presenting large Christmas displays in their front yard that were loved by all. Many years of happiness were shared with family and friends travelling, entertaining, boating, and auto racing. Later years spent enjoying the company of her family and aides who assisted in her care. Survived by her children: Patricia Horton Zellers, Glenn Smith (Rhonda), George R. Smith, Jr. (Maryann). Loving grandmother, James Horton IV (Morgan), Lindsey Miller (Robert), Tiffany Lind (Stephen), George Smith III (Stacy), and Victoria DeLaurentis (Joseph). Great grandmother of Rylie and Reagan Horton, Robby and Rocky Miller, Harper and Hadley Lind, Taylor and Carson Smith, and Joseph and Nicholas DeLaurentis. Lorraine is predeceased by her grandson Ryan Horton, her parents Frank and Katherine Schmickel, and her sisters Eleanor Macrie and Dorothy Schellhas. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm and Thursday from 9:30-10:30am, all at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11:00 am at St. James Lutheran Church 1341 Mays Landing Rd. Folsom, NJ 08037. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church Building Fund 1341 Mays Landing Rd. Folsom, NJ 08037. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lorraine, please visit our Tree Store.
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Death notice for the town of: Hammonton, state: New Jersey