Frances Jeraldean Smith 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Paulding, Ohio at her sister's residence.

She was born on December 13, 1955 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Max Smith and Annis Pearl (McHugh) Smith.

Frances is survived by her brother, Kevin G. (Kathy) Smith of Antwerp, Ohio; two sisters, Sharon A. Baker of Paulding, Ohio and Kathy D. Cramburg of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nieces, Nicole (Brian) Bowers of Van Wert, Ohio and Valerie (Dave) Penland of Hamilton, Indiana, Tiah Houston of Oklahoma, Kyrra Hendricks of Arkansas; nephews, Newlyn Baker of Haviland, Ohio, Marco Smith of Van Wert, Ohio, Sean (Carrie) Hendricks of Middle Point, Ohio and Brad (Sarah) Brown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, along with many numerous great nieces and nephews.

She worked at the Thomas Edison Workshop in Van Wert and retired after 25 years of services. She participated in Special Olympics events over the years and would be excited to show you her ribbon or medal. She was a collector of many things, puzzles, pens, pencils, search and find and coloring books and lots of arts and craft things. She also loved her tv, movies and 80's tv shows. Frances loved bling and color! If you saw her she was gonna show you her new piece of jewelry or clothing item! Her smile was never ending and contagious, once she met you she never forgot you. We know she didn't speak, however, she did say "bah duh" in many different forms; softly for concern, loud if she was excited or you were bad as she said alot to family and friends. She even said bah duh if she was mad. You just knew what she meant by her tone. She was a true blessing to anyone she met and is now in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Frances attended the Victory Church of God of Van Wert.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home of Van Wert with Bishop Larry Martinez officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Ohio. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 29, evening from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m and on Thursday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Thomas Edison Center of Van Wert.

Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at cowanfuneralhome.com.