Kathryn I. Smith

Kathryn I. Smith, 78, passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1946 the daughter of the late Raymond Vinson and Doris Williams. Kathryn met her beloved husband, Edward, at Springfield High School. She retired from Akron Cotton Products after 10 years of dedicated service. She loved flowers and enjoyed her flower garden. She was known for her beautiful quilts and her sewing skills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Lynn Vinson.

Kathryn is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Edward W. Smith; children Melissa (Randy) Faber and Michael (Michele Criswell) Smith; grandchildren Matthew Faber, Nicholas Faber, Cody Smith, and Austin Smith; brother Richard (Wendy) Vinson; and many other relatives.

Cremation will take place per Kathryn's wishes, and a private celebration of life will be arranged at a later date.

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