Obituary of Norma A. Smith

CAMERON: Norma A. Smith, 91, formerly of Cty. Rte. 119 passed away Monday morning January 27, 2020 at the Three Rivers Nursing facility in Erwin where she had resided since January of 2015. Norma was born January 30, 1928 in the town of Cameron to the late Clifford and Grace (Strait) Margeson. On June 17, 1946 in Cameron she married Jesse H. Smith who predeceased her in December of 1999. Norma was a life-long resident of Cameron where she was a housewife, mother, grandmother and neighbor to many. She loved to garden especially her flower bed and she also was an avid quilter. She was a graduate of Addison Central School, was a former leader of the Cameron area 4-H club, member and former president of the Woodhull Senior Citizens and a member of the Buena Vista Retirees. She was also a member of the Steuben County Historical Society and a volunteer for RSVP. Norma is survived by three daughters: Suzanne Robertson of Rock Stream, Janice Hoad of Cameron Mills and Nancy (Clarence) Tucker of Beaver Dams, one son Timothy (Bonnie) Smith of Cameron, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Dorothy Yarka and Beverly Conklin and a brother-in-law Herbert (Irene) Smith. In addition to her husband, Norma was predeceased by a son Lanny Dean Smith. The family will receive friends from Noon – 2 pm Saturday, February 1st at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo where funeral and committal services will take place immediately following calling hours at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Town Line Cemetery, Cameron Mills. Memorial contributions in Norma’s name may be made to either the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department or to the Woodhull Senior Citizens.