Kathryn Alice Smith

Kathryn Alice Estes Smith transitioned through death to her heavenly home on June 3, 2025. Born at home to Harold Estes and Mary Crockett Estes on May 29, 1943, Kathy married Douglas Smith on July 8,

1961 at Faith Bible Church.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents, husband Douglas, daughter Margaret, and siblings Vernon and Bob Estes, and Rose Marie Nauman Ring. She is survived by her brothers, Harold Estes (Shirley) of St. Johnsville and Phillip Estes (Deborah) of Palm Bay Florida.

Beloved mother of Sandra Brewster, Jonathan Smith (Kirsten), Christopher Buczeksmith (Nancy), Andrew Smith (Kathleen), and daughter-of-her-heart, Kathy Bean (Dennis). Mom leaves us with a legacy of memories. She set an example for life-long learning, earning her practical nursing license after having five children. 

Kathy will also be missed by her grandchildren, Mykah and Jerah Brewster, Amanda and Sam Buczeksmith, Kaitlin Gardner (Chris), Peter Smith, and Rebecca Schopmeier (Ryan). Her great grandsons, Colton, Carson and Corbin Gardner cherish memories of her, and great granddaughter Kinsley Kathryn Grace Gardner, bears her name and will be told of her life. 

Services will be at Faith Bible Church at 10 am on June 28th, followed by a picnic at 127 Helmire Road in Sprakers (rain location is the church gym at 106 Crosby Road).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Bible Academy.