Nell D. Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed from this life into the presence of God on June 9, 2014, after a long battle with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Born April 10, 1935, in Oak Harbor, graduated from OHHS in 1953. Preceded in death by husband George A.(Johnny)Smith, a veteran of the United States Navy, and son Michael A. Smith, a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Nell’s legacy includes two daughters, two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. She is survived by sister Shirley and brother-in-law Charles Krieger of Phoenix, Ariz., and brother Joe Black of Coupeville.

Nell resided 32 years in Phoenix and was employed by Pinkerton/Securitas as a certified security officer for 28 years, retiring in 2010 as post commander at Hamilton Sundstrand.

Nell was lovely, funny, a loyal friend, a fierce fighter and dedicated to her family. Oh, how we miss her. In lieu of a memorial, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.