Ownie McBride Smolko's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee
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Ownie McBride Smolko

June 18, 1954 - August 6, 2021 (67 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Ownie McBride Smolko's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee
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Ownie McBride Smolko

June 18, 1954 - August 6, 2021 (67 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

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Ownie McBride Smolko Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 6, 2021, at the age of 67, Ownie McBride Smolko of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Louisville, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ownie McBride Smolko to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Thomas Owen and Mary McBride of Virginia; her children, John F. Smolko (Trey) and Madeline Martin Smolko Wallis; her son-in-law Benjamin Wallis; and her sisters, Connie Grosse, Julia Bingham (Robb), Virginia Cline, Magaret Brown, Maggie Cannon, Sally Field and Jane Wills.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to St. Peter Church, Third and Adams, Memphis, TN, or the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance, or the The Reagan Foundation, Simi Valley, CA.

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August 13, 2021

Cynthia Grimes wrote a sympathy message

“Ownie was an exceptional person. She was always enthusiastic, encouraging, and a beacon of light every time I saw or spoke with her for the past 16 years. Her friendship and kindness will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers. Cynthia Grimes”

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August 11, 2021

Jeremiah Frazier wrote a sympathy message

“To Ownie's Family - I've only known Ownie professionally for a brief period of time. She was a firefly! Oh, what I give to have known her like you do! She was passionate about her work. She exuded so much energy. And, I just loved her powerful booming voice from such a seemingly, small woman. I know she made a difference in many people's lives - all over the world. Just wanted you to know that she made a difference in mine. Please accept my sincere sympathy - J. Frazier, Chattanooga, TN.”

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St. Peter Catholic Church
190 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

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St. Peter Catholic Church
190 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

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