Mildred (Shauger) Smith

Muncy- PA - Mildred (Shauger) Smith, formerly of 10 Ley Place, Sussex, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 in The Willows at Muncy Place, where she was a resident. She was born on August 14, 1930 in Franklin, NJ to Thomas and Mary (Embry) Shauger. She was 94. Milly met the love of her life, Richard Smith, when she worked as a waitress at Bob’s Diner. The two were married at the Sussex Wesleyan Methodist Church on December 31, 1957. Milly was primarily a homemaker who spent many years caring for a special needs child. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother and her devotion to her Savior, Jesus Christ, was evident to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She enjoyed Bible studies, church socials, reading, sewing, doing puzzles, painting, gardening, and going for long walks. She also enjoyed dining at the Elias Cole Restaurant and sharing a hot fudge sundae with her daughter, Connie; but she was most happy simply spending quality time with her family. Mildred is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 67 years, Richard E. Smith; her beloved children, Connie Smith and her husband Larry (Dingmans Ferry, PA) and Stephen R. Smith and his wife Michelle (Muncy, PA); her cherished grandchildren, Kaylie, Caleb, and Collin Smith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Rachel Smith; her brothers, Forest Howard, Herman Shauger, and Thomas D. Shauger, Jr; and her sister, Hazel Ortt. In spite of her late-life struggles with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, she was a favorite of many of the staff and residents of The Willows, where she was often found singing – especially “Jesus Loves Me” – and telling anyone who wandered near that they were beautiful. Milly’s legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will be cherished forever. A celebration of Milly's life will be held at 10 a.m . on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Pleasant View Wesleyan Church in Muncy, Pa where Mildred was a member and her son, Stephen, serves as the senior pastor. There will also be a graveside service at the Clove Cemetery in Wantage, NJ at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Family and friends are invited to attend to pay their respects to Milly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any gifts be sent to Pleasant View Wesleyan Church, 994 East Penn Street, Muncy, PA 17756 in Mildred’s memory. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

Mildred (Shauger) Smith

August 14, 1930 - October 21, 2024