Marion Ruth Smith Obituary

The family of Marion Ruth Smith (Royal Oak, Michigan) announces her passing on August 5, 2026. Marion, born on November 1, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Humphrey and Elsie Humphrey of Berkley; and her brothers, Ray Humphrey (late Olga) and Ron Humphrey (late Joyce). She is survived by: her husband Ernest Smith; her children, Ken Smith (Barbara), Tom Smith, Sue Schlenker (Chris) and Larry Smith (Cheryl); her grandchildren, Allison Schlenker, Rob Schlenker (Alison), Ken Schlenker (Roni), Sara Casicolli (Anthony), Scott Smith (Jessica), Vincent Smith (Alex), Mitchell Smith (Jenna), Jeff Ball (Claire) and David Ball (Elisa); her great grandchildren, Declan, Quinn, Nico, Elliott, Reece, Sonny, Freya, Tatum, Olivia and August; her cousin Jerry Merril; her caregiver Kreanna; Sue Smith. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.