Kerry Ann Smith
September 01, 1955 - September 29, 2019
Arroyo Grande CA
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Kerry Ann Smith
September 01, 1955 - September 29, 2019
Arroyo Grande CA
Obituary
Arroyo Grande, CA ” Kerry Ann Smith, a dedicated wife and mother, died Sunday, September 29th, 2019 after a tough and brave fight with cancer. She was 64.
Kerry, who lived in Arroyo Grande, CA, was born in Compton, CA. Kerry went to school at Saint Joseph High School of Lakewood. Kerry earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Sacramento State. Kerry worked her way up in retail starting at The Broadway. Eventually Kerry became the Director of Finance for Hub Distributing (Anchor Blue/Miller’s Outpost); Kerry retired after a long, successful career, and began a second career as a software consultant, implementing accounting software all across the country for Infor Lawson.
In 1976, Kerry married Gene Smith, and together they built a home and a family. Kerry enjoyed traveling, both for work and for fun. Kerry especially enjoyed the beach, and after moving back to California from Aiken, South Carolina, she could go regularly.
Kerry is survived by her parents Wallace and Maureen, husband Gene, two daughters, sons-in-law, and grandson: Meaghan Smith, Kenneth Kass, Courney Yagerman, Christopher Yagerman and Kilian Yagerman.
The funeral and the wake will be at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, 22082 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 on Wednesday Oct 9, 2019. The wake will start at 9:45 and will be followed by the funeral at 10:15. Graveside services will be at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518 at 1:00pm. We are requesting Hawaiian attire per Kerry’s wishes.
If you are not able to make the service, we encourage you to sign the guestbook. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations to St. Jude are greatly appreciated.
Visitation
- Date & Time: October 9, 2019 (9:45 AM)
- Venue: San Francisco Solano Catholic Church
- Location: 22082 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 589-7767
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: October 9, 2019 (10:15 AM)
- Venue: San Francisco Solano Catholic Church
- Location: 22082 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 589-7767
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: October 9, 2019 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Riverside National Cemetery
- Location: 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (951) 653-8417
26 responses to Kerry Ann Smith
Vic Corella says:
October 5, 2019
Gene over the past almost 40 years we have shared many times of joy and sorrows. i pray that you find the solace in the knowledge that you were able to spend your life with such a wonderful woman who you loved and loved you as well. Not many of men we know can say the same thing. Our prayers to your family from your brothers in blue.
Antoinette says:
October 6, 2019
My deepest sympathies. There are no words except to say my only memories of Kerry are of her goodness. I will keep all of you… Gene and girls in my prayers. I just know she is surrounded in love.
Antoinette
Ceil says:
October 6, 2019
Dear Gene and Family,
In the last 10 years that I have know and worked with Kerry, I don’t know of anyone who spread more joy into other people’s lives. I felt blessed to have know her. My prayers are with all of you.
Ceil Kerstetter
Erny& Mary Lou Pinckert says:
October 6, 2019
Dear Gene, Family, Wally & Maureen,
There are no words to express the sorrow in our hearts for the loss of Kerry. We are remembering our wonderful next-door neighbors. Please know that our deepest sympathy, love and prayers are with you all. May god bless you.
Erny & Mary Lou
Michele Semich says:
October 6, 2019
I worked many years beside Kerry at Lawson especially City of Savannah. She was a great person and good friend. She will be missed. Prayers to Gene, her daughters and the family.