Mary E. Smith

Mary Ellen Smith passed away on May 23, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born June 3, 1936, in Halleck, West Virginia to the late Cecil Camden and Bessie Lee Keener.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband James ‘Jim’ Smith. They shared eight children, 17 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Mary was a homemaker while her children were young, and later, she and Jim owned and operated J&M Machine.

Mary was a member of Newburg Chapter 143 Order of The Eastern Star. Throughout her lifetime, she was an active church supporter of Halleck United Methodist, Community United Methodist Church, and Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Mary will be remembered most for her quiet demeanor, her strong values, and the unwavering support and encouragement that she provided unconditionally to her family.

Her children include Mike (and Diane) Richardson, JP (and Mercy) Smith, Pat (and Teresa) Richardson, Jeff (and Judy) Richardson, Eric (and Lena) Smith, Shiela (and Ricky) Fernandez, Bryan (and Ami) Smith and Lisa (and Dan) Quesenberry.

Mary is preceded in death by her brother Forney Sherman Keener, Sr., her sister Lillian Lorina and her first husband, Charles Richardson. She is survived by her brother William ‘Bill’ Keener.

In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations to Sundale Resident Fund (800 J.D. Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505) or West Virginia Caring Hospice (3437 University Avenue Morgantown, WV  26505).

An intimate family service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Fred L. Jenkins Chapel of Prayer.