Marjorie R. Smiley, 87

Boardman: Marjorie R. (Kerlin) Smiley, 87 of Boardman, passed away in the late evening of November 15, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew and loved this wonderful woman, mother, wife and friend.

Mrs. Smiley was born in Altoona, PA., the youngest of William A. and Kathryn G. (Hamer) Kerlin.

She was preceded by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald D. Smiley; her grandson Matthew J. Smiley; her brother William Kerlin and four sisters; Adaline Landshof, Clara Thornton, LeEtta Hawk and Beryl Sachire.

Marjorie's passion was serving God (whom she loved with all her heart, mind and soul) and her church. She was a member of The First Church of the Nazarene (New Covenant Worship Center) since 1947, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, served as church secretary and various committees in the church.

Mrs. Smiley attended South High School, worked in numerous retail establishments as well as the office of Youngstown Sheet & Tube. For twenty-five years (1968-1993) Marjorie worked as Secretary of the Psychology Department at Youngstown State University and retired in June, 1993.

She loved animals, nature, reading, cooking, gardening and music, she was totally devoted and loved her family and The Lord God the most.

Marjorie leaves her daughter, Bonnie J. Smiley of Canfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and (Kathy) Smiley of Cincinnati, Robert A. and (Sue) Smiley; grandson Samuel and (Jessie) Smiley, three great grandchildren, Halie, Sam, and Lucy Smiley all of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at New Covenant Worship Center, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 Canfield Road, Youngstown. Family and friends may call on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market, Boardman and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to New Covenant Worship Center Memorial Fund, 1900 Canfield Road,, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.

Please visit wwwthompsonfh1932.com to view this notice and send condolences to the Smiley family.