Orilla Smith's obituary, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan

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ORILLA (CUNNINGHAM) SMITH
[This was found in a scrapbook made by Climena Schaibly, now in
possession of George Schaibly of Woodland, MI]

MRS. ORILLA SMITH PASSED AWAY SUNDAY--Poor Health for Several Years
Ended Early Sunday.  Funeral Tuesday Afternoon at Congregational
Church.  Leaves a Son and Daughter

Mrs. "Rilla" Smith as she was familiarly called passed away quietly
early Sunday morning as her daughter Mrs. Frank Roberts was preparing
her breakfast.  She had been ill for several years, sometimes worse and
sometimes better, but of late being able to get about the house
somewhat.

She has always been of a most cheerful disposition, making many friends
wherever she was.  She was married twice, her husbands being brothers. 
She was a loyal member of the Rebekah lodge, always attending the
meetings until ill health prevented. She was always a member of the
Congregational church and a fine, loving mother, always looking on the
bright side of life and bringing cheer to those around her.

Obituary
Orilla Cunningham Smith was born in Woodland township, December 28, 1868
and on July 25, 1886 was married to Herbert Smith of Woodland.  They
came to Lake Odessa when the village was new and she has made her home
there most of the time since.  To this union were born two children, a
son Homer and a daughter Hazel.  The husband and father died about 30
years ago.

Many years later she married his brother Jonathan Smith and lived in
Woodland township until his death several years ago.  She then returned
to her home in Lake Odessa where she died Sunday, August 7, at the age
of 69 years, eight months and 12 days.  She was lovingly cared for by
her daughter Mrs. Frank Roberts of Lansing all through her illness.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church with
the pastor Rev. E. H. Humphrey officiating.

Besides her daughter she leaves a son Homer in Salem, Ore., a sister
Mrs. Addie Lear of Grand Ledge, twelve grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.

[Obit from The 'Lake Odessa Wave-Times," Thurs., Aug. 11, 1938, front
page]