Loris Joan Smith

Loris Joan Smith, 89, of Green River, passed away July 5, 2018, at Mission at Castle Rock. She had been a longtime resident of Green River.

She was born March 20, 1929, in Ithaca, N.Y., the daughter of Walter L. Griffin and Mureen Cooper.

Smith attended schools in Ithaca, N.Y., and graduated from high dchool in 1947.

In 1948 she married James Leigh and they divorced in 1952.

She later married Robert N. Smith in Lansing, N.Y., in 1965 and he preceded her in death on July 24, 1989.

Smith was employed as an administrator for Montgomery Wards for 15 years and retired in December of 1968.

Her interests were working crossword puzzles, picture puzzles and reading. She also was a caregiver for her mother and late husband. 

Survivors include one son, Terry Leigh and wife JoAnn of Green River; one daughter, Janet Calhoun and husband Walter of Glenview, Ill .; one sister, Marilyn Hagin and husband Roger of Lansing, N.Y .; three grandchildren, Jennifer Haeck and husband Dwayne, Laura Leigh and Michael Calhoun; five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson, as well as several extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Leland Griffin. 

Cremation will take place and there are no services per her request. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.