Margaret "Markie" Sarah Smith

Margaret Sarah (Moore) Smith of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away on 04/11/2024, age 89.

She was born in Chatham, New York to Louis and Sarah (Garner) Moore. She grew up in the same house where she was born and graduated from Chatham High School in 1952.

Margaret married Wesley Smith in 1954. Wesley was in the Navy and she joined him in traveling around the world during his 26 years of active service. Together they had 5 children: David, Linda, Carol, Rodney and Bonnie. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  Keeping in touch with family and friends was an important part of her life. Corresponding, talking on the phone and texting helped her stay connected with everyone. Markie, as family and friends new her, was an avid reader and loved reading faith filled stories, nutrition articles, current events and world news but her bible was a favorite daily read.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wesley, son David Smith and daughter Linda Smith. 

Margaret will be missed by those she leaves behind; daughters Carol Weaver (Steve), Bonnie Kotula (Armand); son Rodney Smith (Cindy); grandchildren Michael Smith, Matthew Smith (Sasha), Marina Hulbert (Casey), Alexander Kotula (Cassie) and great-grandchildren Evelyn and Tristan Hulbert; Brothers John Moore, Tom Moore and many cousins and relatives.

Cremation has taken place and no service will be held per Margaret’s wishes.

A private graveside service will be attended by her daughters and their spouses only.