Dorothea Helen Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothea Helen Smith of Avenel, New Jersey, born in Amherst, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 3, 2025 at the age of 98. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothea Helen Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Carl; her parents, Hobert Harrah and Alma Burke; and her siblings, Louise Brooks, Geneva Coleman and William Harrah.
She is survived by: her children, Carl Smith Jr. and Linda; her son-in-law Alan Rinker of North Beach, MD; her grandchildren, Brandon Rinker (Melanie) of Lyman, SC, Justin Rinker of North Beach, MD and Kimberly Holland (Darren) of Woodbridge, NJ; and her great grandchildren, Brooke Elizabeth Holland, Ivy Smith, Ryan Holland and Jaxon Smith.
A prayer will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Woodbridge Memorial Gardens (U. S. Rte 1 North, Iselin, NJ 08830).
