Delores Ann Smith

July 17, 1936 June 23, 2022 Delores Ann Smith, 85 Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Delores is survived by two Sons Alan (Michele) Smith, South Bend, IN, Terry (Dee) Smith, Edwardsburg, MI and a daughter SherryMaciejewski, North Liberty, IN. Step Sons John (Betty) Hurt, Niles, MI, David (Missy) Hurt, South Bend, IN and Gary Hurt. GrandchildrenAbbey (Ryan) Kaiser, Evan (Annie) Smith, Courtney Kayser, Austin Smith, Erin Gill, Braylee Smith, AlexHurt, MarcusHurt, Brandon Hurt, Maddie Hurt and 8 Great Grandchildren.

Delores graduated from Central High School, South Bend, IN and received her Associates Degree from IUSB. Delores retired fromSouth Bend Community School Corporation after 27 years tutoring low-achieving children. Married to Dale Hurt in 1988 until his passing June 2021. Delores was a longtime member of Eastern Star andHope Community Church, Niles, MI.

Delores enjoyed knitting prayer shawls and helping the Lakeville United Methodist sewing circle, readingmystery novels and cookbooks and enjoyed chair yoga at Riverbend Cancer.

She was very giving towards others and very much cared for her family and special dog Fondue. She will be greatly missed.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life July 16, 2022 from 2 PM-6 PM at the Niles Elks Lodge, 1322 Canal St., Niles, MI 49120.

In Lieu of flowers please donate in care of Delores Smith to RiverBend Cancer Services, 3516 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46615 or online at RiverBendCancerServices.org orHeartland Hospice 230 W Catalpa Dr. D, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

07/13/2022 EJS