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November 2, 1934 – October 22, 2022 Decatur, Georgia
Angie Smith passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022, in the Hospice Center within Emory Hospital. She was born in Marianna, Florida to Harold and Sue D. McCaskill and had an older sister named Suzanne. At the age of 12, they moved to DeFuniak Springs, FL. She attended Walton High School where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and playing in the band at the high school football games. While attending high school, she met her future husband–Harley Smith, to whom she was married for over 65 years.
Angie went on to graduate with an Education Major focusing on English from Queens College in North Carolina. She taught English to elementary students to help support her family while her husband, Dr. Harley Smith, was in Dental and Orthodontic School. Angie always loved to volunteer and help others at the Decatur Presbyterian Church, and The Frazer Center, and participated in The Junior League of Atlanta over the years. Her passion was to make others smile and ensure they felt loved and appreciated. Angie also loved to surround herself with friends and family at The Dillard House, Hilton Head, Grayton Beach and playing bridge with her close friends. Angie was an accomplished and avid tennis player for over 20 years and loved competing in the Alta league.
Angie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Harley Smith, and survived by her son Harley Smith Jr. (Christa), and her two daughters, Julie Smith (fiancé, Eric), and Laura Smith Cooney (Jack). Grandchildren, Kennedy Smith, Harley Smith, III (Jazlyn), Jack Cooney IV, Taylor Smith, and two Great-Grandchildren, Andy and Rosemary Smith. She was preceded in death by her sister, Suzanne Padgett, and loved by all her nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on November 19, 2022, at the Decatur Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Decatur Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
Catherine Crossley says
Words cannot express dear Angie! She was everyone’s best friend, lived life enthusiastically, and was was a devout wife that Harley, Sr.(the love of her life for 65 yrs). Angie was my cousin and I lived with the Smiths right out of dental hygiene school! Harley would beg his dentists to hire me so I would move out! We had a deep love for each other! I wouldn’t hav meet my husband, Mike, without them making me go to church with them! Angie loved her family! She would get us all together many Sundays and we celebrated lots of birthdays together! She and Harley raised 3 wonderful children, Harley,Jr.,Julie, and Laurie! I’m so thankful she was a Mother/mentor to me! Thankful that my husband,Tom and I spent 3 days with them in November! I really am devastated that she got sick so soon after talking to her days before! I know she’s in Heaven , happy to see Harley and Jesus! She was one in a million, her personality was infectious and her heart made of gold! She will be so missed by so many! My prayers an and love to Harley, Jr., Christa, and their precious family, Julie and Eric, and Laurie, Jack and family! May we have joy again in Heaven! Love you, Ang! Cat Crossley( and Tom)
Sarah Meisner says
Honey, I sure will miss our 2 hour phone calls. I always felt better after we talked.
You always made me feel special, but I know you made everyone feel special!
Growing up, I always looked forward to our trips to Decatur to visit you. I loved playing with my cousins but I also loved being around you. You were the fun Aunt! So many good times!
In my adult life you helped me more than you will ever know.
I miss you and love you dearly!