Brenda J. Smith

Marion- Brenda J. Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away at 1:18pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Painesville, Ohio surrounded by her husband and pastor. Brenda was born in Joliet on February 12, 1957, the daughter of William and Rosetta (Hellberg) Stapleton.  She married Jeff P. Smith in Marion on April 22, 1978. He survives in Madison, Ohio. Brenda graduated from Marion High School in 1975. She also graduated from Olney Central College.  Mrs. Smith was an active member of the Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, Ohio. She worked as a certified para professional at Brentmoor Elementary School and also enjoyed tutoring for the Woodlawn Ministry. Survivors include her husband- Jeff P. Smith of Madison, Ohio Daughter and Son-In-Law- Samantha and Adam Dahmer of Marion, IL Brother- Billy Stapleton of Pittsburg, IL Brother- Bobby Stapleton of Simpson, IL She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister- Patty Peppers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. John Holst officiating. Burial will follow at Davis Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. At a future date, a celebration of life service will be held at Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, Ohio. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Mentor United Methodist Church Building Fund. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com