Evelyn L. (Bright) Smith
September 26, 1942 ~ April 27, 2016 (age 73) 73 Years OldShare using:
Evelyn L. (Bright) Smith, 73, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Paoli. Born Saturday, September 26, 1942 in Houlton, ME, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. Bright, Jr. and Beatrice Jennie (Shurr) Bright. She was married for 50 years to Ronald H. Smith also of Downingtown. They were each other’s first dates when they were both 15 years old.
Evelyn was an avid bingo player who enjoyed life and being around people, and had a terrific sense of humor. She loved to read and travel and was also a great cook. Evelyn was an organ transplant recipient and the family would like to encourage everyone to consider becoming an organ donor.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Shaun H. Smith and his wife Julia of Ashland, NH, and Bradley B. Smith and his wife Alexis of Downingtown; three grandchildren: Kailee, Bradley B., Jr. and Alexander; a brother Earl W. Bright, III and his wife Bobby of Middletown; a sister Beth A. Bright and her companion Gary Kulp of Maytown and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from Fager-Finkenbinder Funeral Home, 208 North Union Street, Middletown at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org