Virginia "Ginny" Smith Obituary (1927 - 2018)

Virginia (Ginny) Smith, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Frances Hilligoss. She grew up in the small town of Washburn, IL with her younger siblings, Glen and Evelyn, who preceded her in death. Ginny married Wilbur Smith of Canton, OH in 1952. They raised their two children, Karen and Chris, in Richville (Navarre), OH. She retired from Central States Can Company where she had been a secretary for 20 years. After retirement, Ginny volunteered at The Legends Care Center, Aultman Hospital, and Massillon (later Affinity) Hospital. She was a member of Greenwood Christian Church. Ginny loved working in her yard amongst her many flowerbeds. She was a resident of The Inn at University Village for 5 years, and St. Joseph Senior Living of Louisville for the past 3 years. Ginny’s family would like to thank the staff and the residents at St. Joseph’s for the friendships and loving care she received while making her home there. Ginny leaves behind her son, Chris (Jill) Smith of Louisville; her grandchildren, Isaac (Laura) Smith of Westerville, and Leah Smith of Louisville; and her great-grandchildren, Grady and Grace Smith of Westerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur, in 2002, and her daughter, Karen, in 2011. Calling hours will be from 12-2 pm Sunday, March 11th at Schneeberger Funeral Home, 2222 Fulton Rd NW in Canton. A private graveside service will follow. She will be laid to rest in the Henry Warstler Cemetery in Plain Township. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Workshops, Inc., 2905 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708. www.SchneebergerFuneral.com Schneeberger 330-456-8237