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- Mrs. Oleva Smith, age 93 of Sand Lake formerly of Ensley Center, died
Monday, November 10, 2003 in Cedar Springs. She was born Oleva Backus in Grant
the daughter of Fannie (Anderson) and Charles Emory Backus on May 10, 1910. She
married Fred G. Smith on August 24, 1927 in Grand Rapids and he preceded her in
death on July 16, 1967. She was a homemaker all her life. She attended Sand Lake
United Methodist Church. She played many instruments in several "Old Timers"
bands.
- Survived by:
- Son: Erwin & Sarah Smith of Sand Lake
- Daughter: Lorraine Pratt of Belton, SC
- Son: Leslie & Betty Marie Smith of Greenback, TN
- Son: Ken & Lois Smith of Sand Lake
- Daughter: Lorna & Richard Holbrook of Sand Lake
- 19 Grand children
- 52 Great Grandchildren
- many Great Great Grandchildren
- Twin Sister: Geneva Sheldon of Wyoming
- Several Nieces and Nephews
- Preceded in death by
- Husband: Fred Smith of 1967
- Twin Grandsons: Dennis Keith & Daniel Duane Pratt of 1958
- Granddaughter: Kathy Ann Graham of 1980
- Grandson: Robert Smith of 1989
- Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Grant Chapel,
Grant on Friday, November 14, 2003. Interment in
Parkview Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 PM Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Memorials:
Metron of Cedar Springs.
- - McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
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