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Janice Elizabeth Smith
On Friday, February 12, 2021, Janice Elizabeth Smith, a loving wife and
mother of four, passed away, at the age of 87, with her son and two
daughters by her side.
She was born on August 24, 1933, in Union City, Indiana, to the late
Joseph L. and Mabel T. (Foreman) Collins.
In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her
husband, Gerald D. "Smitty" Smith, whom she married on February 1,
1969; her sons, Joe Best on November 1, 2017, and Steve Smith; her
sister, Patsy Shiverdecker, her brother, David Collins.
They owned and operated Smitty's Appliance Service in Greenville for
over 30 years.
Janice is survived by her children, Ronnie (Jeanne) Best of St. Paris,
Ohio; her daughters, Bonita (Tom) Schlechty of New Madison, Ohio, and
T.K. (Jeff) Reigle of Greenville, Ohio, and Dan Smith of Greenville;
her daughter-in-law, Denise Best of Arcanum, Ohio. She is also survived
by her grandchildren, Jason Best of Vandalia, Ohio, Casey Best Helmer
of Greenville, Hayley Buirley of Loveland, Ohio, Chelsea (David) Mann
of Miamisburg, Ohio, Haedon (Destiney) Schlechty of New Madison, Ohio,
Shawn (Alisha) Best of Piqua, Ohio, Dusty (Megan) Best of Springboro,
Ohio, and Josh (Becky) Best of St. Paris, and several great
grandchildren. Janice will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, and
niece Shirley (Darrell) Howard of Greenville.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the
family at Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison.
Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart of Hospice,
1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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