Marilyn Hester Smith

Marilyn Hester Smith, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 with her family by her side under the care of hospice.

Marilyn was born on February 1, 1930 in Pontiac to the late Henry Franklin and Delema (Goulet) Stack. She grew up in Westacres in Commerce Township and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1948.

On October 8, 1955, She married Wilfred Dow Smith at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in West Bloomfield. They built a home in West Bloomfield and lived there for 41 years.

Marilyn worked in the personnel department for Pontiac Motors and also in the Assessor's Office in West Bloomfield Township. She retired in 2003 and moved to beautiful Northern Michigan to be closer to family.

In her free time she enjoyed baking, reading, travelling and playing cards. Above all else she cherished her grandchildren.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Joseph.

Marilyn is survived by her son James (Dawn) Smith and daughter Suzanne Smith; grandchildren Matthew Smock, James Smith Jr., and Jessica Smith.

The mass of Christian burial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Christ The King Catholic Church at 2 pm, with visitation beginning at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Acme Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Hospice of Michigan.