Julia M. Smith Obituary
The passing of Julia M. Smith of Defiance, Ohio occurred on June 21, 2026. Julia, born on March 25, 1945, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia M. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Delores Laney; her husband Richard "Dick" Smith; her brother Ronnie Laney; her grandmother Freda Ankney; her grandson Rodney Webb; and her mother Sita.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Smith (Julie) of Van Wert, OH, Tammy Lynn Severence (Richard) of Paulding, OH, Ronda Rochester (Dave) of Stryker, OH and Shelia Smith (Rod Webb) of Defiance; her brother Gene Laney (Kay) of Hicksville; her grandchildren, Danielle Carder (Brett), James Florence (Alexis), Monica Florence, Misty Rison (Scott), Cody Rochester (Alexis), Jordan Rochester, Hailey Smith and Mimi Gilbert; her pet Monster; and her sister JoAnn Feeney. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to Ft. Defiance Humane Society, or Paulding County Dog Shelter.
