Doris P. Smith, 84, of Richmond , OH , passed away peacefully September 3, 2015 , while surrounded by her family at Siena Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wintersville , OH .

She was born in Steubenville on June 24, 1931 , to Charles and Margret Henry and was the second of four children.

Doris graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1950 and quickly married Harold Smith (Smitty), her high school sweetheart, on July 8, 1950 . They have two children, Richard and Sharon, and were married for 65 years at the time of her passing.

Doris worked as a medical secretary at the Ohio Valley Hospital before serving as a tax preparer, office manager, and educator for H&R Block. Doris spent over 30 years working in the tax industry.

Doris was an active member of Unionport Chapter 360 of the Ohio Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her service to her community as part of the Order began in 1962 and continued for 53 years.  In 1977, Doris rose to the position of Worthy Grand Matron of the Ohio Grand Chapter and will forever be remembered as a Past Grand Matron.

Doris served the Lord her whole life and her lasting legacy is the faith that she passed on to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  At various times, Doris served as a worship leader, church council woman, and Sunday school teacher, and also wrote hymns and poems to be used in worship. Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steubenville.

Doris is preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Margret Henry; her brothers, Harry and Roy Henry; sister-in-law, Helen Ann Henry; and great granddaughter, Margaret (Maggie) Evans.

Doris will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Harold Smith; her children, Richard (Christine) Smith and Sharon (Mark) Evans; her brother, Charles (Avis) Henry; and sister- in-laws, Barbara and Carol Henry.  Doris will forever be remembered as âMimiã by her grandchildren Belinda (Joseph) Longo,  Jamie (Sara) Evans, Heather (Brian) Cooper, Isaac (Megan) Evans, Krystal (Jake) DáAmico, and Sarah Culler and her great grand children, Evan and Eric Longo; Rebecka, Zachary, and Matthew Evans; Josie Barker and Jayna Cooper; and Isabella Evans.

Memorial donations in Doris ' honor may be sent to the American Cancer Society at 304 Johnson Road , Steubenville , OH , 43952 . Doris ' life will be celebrated on October 3 at the Crossroads Christian Church at 110 Springdale Avenue in Wintersville , OH , with Pastor John Westling officiating.

The celebration will begin at 11a.m.

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