Anne Clifton Smithson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Anne Clifton Smithson (Roanoke, Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Anne left this world on August 29, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Fred Smithson; her parents, Volney Pierce Clifton and Lottie Lowry Clifton; and her siblings, Margaret Steber, Ruby Clifton, Eva Clifton, Roy, David and Clifton.
She is survived by: her daughters, Dawn Smithson Deale (Melvin) and Rebecca Smithson Basla (Michael); and her granddaughters, Brianna and Laura Deale.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke, P.O. Box 11525, Roanoke, VA 24022, or Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016.
