Geraldine “Gerry” Smith


Geraldine “Gerry” (Morrow) Smith, age 92, of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022, at Hospice House of Lansing due to complications from Arterial Stenosis. Gerry was born on November 1, 1929, in Lansing, MI the daughter of Stanley and Edna (Bondurant) Morrow. She raised her family in Eaton Rapids while living on Narrow Lake and working in the loan department for Michigan National Bank. After retirement, Gerry moved to Manistee where she spent 28 wonderful years crafting, caring for her flower gardens, watching and feeding wild birds and enjoying her time with the love of her life, Louie. She also enjoyed her 28 years of wintering in Arizona.
Gerry is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Louie Smith; brother, Bob Morrow; four brothers-in-law and her parents.
Surviving are her children, which she referred to as her bright and shining stars, Jimmy (Jan) Smith, Reggie (Pam) Smith, Dusty Sue (Reg) Hamilton; grandchildren, Joshua (Tracey) Smith, Jacob (Rachel) Smith, Chuck (Shannon) Ranney, Randi (Scott) Bassett, Annie (Cheyne) Locke, Jason (Dianne) Hamilton, Tammy (Woody Smith) Hamilton; 25 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Smith, Thelma Leece, Carol (Stan) Bell, Linda (Ernie) Warner; sister-in-law, Lorraine Morrow and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family received friends starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence or to a charity of your choice. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com