Vivian E. Smith, 91, formerly of Avondale, died Saturday, Jan. 3. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. Smith.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Johnson and Anna Cubbage Johnson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth “Porky” Johnson, two sisters, Mildred “Babes” Johnson and Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson, and a son, Richard K. “Shorty” Smith Sr.
“Miss Viv” was a nursing assistant at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square, where she retired in 2003.
She was a local preacher and a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church in Avondale, where she served as a stewardess, member of the senior choir, and Sunday School teacher. She also was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Hope Chatham Chapter, a former Girl Scout leader, and member of various clubs and organizations.
She enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to hymns, taking bus trips, and crocheting blankets for family and friends.
She is survived by one son, Harold J. “Butch” Smith of West Grove; one daughter, Carolyn L. Smith of Coatesville; 11 grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church, 314 Church Street, Avondale, PA 19311. A combined funeral service for Vivian and her sister, Dorothy, will follow. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home in West Grove.
