Kathy L. Smith

Kathy L. Smith, 43, of Macksburg, passed away at 10:00 am on Monday, December 29, 2008, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on December 18, 1965, in Marietta a daughter of the late James Emerick and Carol Miller Emerick of Marietta.  Kathy was a graduate of Marietta High School with the Class of 1984, attended Marietta College and was a Notary Public.  She attended Macksburg United Methodist Church, was a homemaker and enjoyed The Caldwell football team.

On October 1, 1990, she married Frank Smith who survives with 2 sons and 1 daughter:  Jerry (Jessica) Smith, Michael Smith and special friend Taylor all of Macksburg and Samantha Smith of the home.  She is also survived by 3 brothers and 4 sisters:  Larry (Nancy) Emerick of Marietta, Michael (Fancy) Emerick of Waterford, John Emerick of Oregon, Darlene Driggers of Marietta, Connie Berry of Marietta, Sandra (Randy) Offenberger of Waterford, Carol Clay of McConnelsville.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Bob Emerick.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2nd, at 11:00 am at the Macksburg United Methodist Church.  Calling hours will be held at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 7 until 9 and on Friday, 2 hours before the service at the church.  Burial will be in Lund Cemetery.