Gloria Anne Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Gloria Anne Smith

September 22, 1937 - April 21, 2026 (88 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Gloria Anne Smith's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Gloria Anne Smith

September 22, 1937 - April 21, 2026 (88 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Gloria Anne Smith Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gloria Anne Smith (Cincinnati, Ohio), whose life came to an end on April 21, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Anne Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ucal Salome Kreider and Clara Inez Kreider (Eberwein); and her former husband Lt. Robert Ray Hovater. She is survived by: her siblings, Thalia LaRue Shumaker (Kreider), Robert Edsel Kreider and Doris Jean Brown (Kreider); her daughters, Kari Anne Dixon (Alan) and Holly Risch (Dennis); her husband Douglas Kurtz Smith; and her grandchildren, Elisabeth Risch (Dan), Anna Sutterisch (Noah), Rebecca Ewing (Wes), Madisen Butcher (Jeremy), Holly Brandvold (Adam) and Dillon Dixon (Julie). She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, along with many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Gloria's name can be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church (https://chpc.org); 5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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