Norma Jean Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Norma Jean Smith of Groton, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 18, 2025 at the age of 89. Norma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Lang and Thelma Lang; her husband Nial S. Smith; her son Gary D. Smith Sr.; and her brothers, Dwayne Lang and Emmett Lang.

She is survived by: her sons, Kevin Smith (Kimberly) and Ronald Smith (Kelly); her grandchildren, Gary Smith (Holly), Jonathan Smith (Michelle), Zachary Smith (Kendra), Kelly Chrysler, Nicole Smith, Binny Smith, Carmen Sampson (Mick), Landri Smith and Tucker Smith; her great grandchildren, Paxton Smith, Rhett Smith, Cade Smith, Isaac Chrysler, Emily Chrysler, Levi Chrysler, Josh Chrysler, Ally Hathaway, Davena Hathaway, Elena Sampson, Navaeh Sampson and Amar'e Smith; and her siblings, Barbara Harvey, Bob Lang (Rosa), Larry Lang, Mary Eisele (Tom), Kenneth Lang (Mitzi), Ruthie Cesene (Len) and Karen Lang.