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
Helen Bohen says:
October 10, 2019
Dear Gene, Meaghan and Courtney,
Words of sorrow never come easy at this time. But always remember, the loving memories will bring you peace, comfort and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Helen, Jennifer, Robert and Christopher and families
Nancy Chambers says:
October 10, 2019
Hi Nancy Chambers here….I met Gene and Kerry in AG about two years ago…beautiful people who were embarking on a great adventure together in my Mom’s neighborhood. They offered their numbers to be around for me if my mom needed assistance! I could not wait for my mom to have such amazing neighbors… so broken hearted….Gene my boy is LAPD
Michelle Covington says:
October 20, 2019
Continued Prayers for the entire family , Praising God for Mrs. Smith and celebrating her beautiful life and the blessing she’s been to so many may God comfort and keep the entire family,
Peggy Crockett says:
October 24, 2019
Two Box, Just heard today about Kerry. I always enjoyed taking to her. PLUS she did a great job putting up with Eugene. So sorry to hear she had passed. Stay strong.
I miss seeing you and hearing all your interesting LAPD stories.
Brancato move to New Mexico. You are almost neighbors again.
Take care.
Love
Peggy
Carolina Star
Sharon marquis says:
December 11, 2019
I received the news of Kerry’s passing today in a Christmas greeting I cried as I read of Kerry’s passing . I always looked forward to her every lively and informative Christmas letters.
I was happy to hear she was back in California and in a beautiful place and had hoped to see again
We worked together at the Broadway and always such a great person to be with.
We continued are time together when we could and it was like we saw each other yesterday
My love and condolences to Gene and the girls
Sharon and Wes Marquis