Willa Dean Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 8, 2025, at the age of 82, Willa Dean Smith of Frankenmuth, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Spivey and Louise Spivey; her husband Michael Smith; and her daughter Annette Robinson-Green. She is survived by: her daughters, Alisa Truett of Cheboygan, MI and Suzanne Arnold-Nellett (Mike) of Vassar, MI; her grandchildren, Michael Tausch (Emily), Melissa Chinery (Tony) and Karissa Ferguson (Rich); her sister Dorothy "Jean" Howell; and her close friend William "Ben" Kohn. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth (590 N Franklin St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Wellspring Lutheran Services.
