Anna M. Smith, 80, formerly of Blairs Mills, PA and most recently Chambersburg, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.
Born on March 17, 1942 in Harlan, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Beulah (Larson) Cole. She was united in marriage to Mahlon S. Smith on February 4, 1967 in Shade Gap, PA. Mr. Smith preceded in death on January 13, 2015.
She is survived by children Mahlon Daniel Smith and wife Deborah Emily, Watertown, NY and Maryanna Soult and husband Greg, New Kent, VA and grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Abigail and Micah Smith and Josiah and Hannah Soult. One brother, Marvin Cole, also survives.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by paternal grandparents John A. and Myrtle Cole and maternal grandparents George and Charlotte Larson.
She was a graduate of Orbisonia High School - Class of 1960 and Altoona Hospital School of Nursing - Class of 1963.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Chambersburg, PA. She was also a member of the local TOPS organization.
She retired from Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA as a nursing supervisor. Previously, she had worked many years as a home health nurse for Home Nursing Agency.
During her lifetime, she loved to sew, take walks and be active, was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. She also tried her hand at painting.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap, PA. There will be no public viewing or visitation. The family requests that no flowers be sent.