Virginia Collins Smith

A wonderful chapter in the lives of so many of us came to a close on Monday, August 23, 2010, when Virginia Collins Smith was called home by her Lord and Savior. Virginia "Ginny" was born February 4, 1916 in Calhoun County, WV, a daughter of the late Henry Collins and Minerva Ellen Hickman. She was married to Raymond C. Smith in Grantsville, WV on September 8, 1934, and the family moved to Akron in 1944. Virginia loved to cook, bake, and spend time with her family and friends. She enjoyed bowling well into her 80's! We will never forget those delicious pies, light bread buns and biscuits, and the little dance she would do which always made us smile. She will be deeply missed by all of those whom she touched with her kindness and loving spirit. She is survived by daughters, Jean Rittenour, Janice Aber, and Nadine (Bob) Kight, all of Akron, and Pauline Fiume, of Cuy. Falls. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C.; son, Raymond E.; 8 brothers; 2 sisters; and 2 grandsons. Friends and family may call on Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.

NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.