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Diane Malone Smith, 75, of Edgewood, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe, NM.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Sophie Malone, and her son, Kevin Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Smith of Edgewood, KY; her children, Brian (Julie) Smith of Wilmington, NC, Amanda (Shade) McMillen of Akron, OH, and Megan (Justin) Morris of Union, KY; and her siblings, Maryann (James) McCauley, Patricia (Richard) Pollak, and Thomas (Priscilla) Malone.
Diane also leaves behind her grandchildren, Nathan and Rachel Smith, Bo, Brody, and Sophie McMillen, and Caden, Blake, and Chloe Morris.
Diane was truly passionate and dedicated to her family. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to make sure they knew how much they were loved.
Diane was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 11th, attended Schreiber High School in Port Washington N.Y., and graduated from Loyola University in Chicago, where as an exchange student at CIVIS in Italy, she met her future husband, Paul. Diane was an elementary school teacher in Chicago and then focused her time, love, and energy on raising her family through the family moves to Wisconsin, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky. She was an amazing tennis player who shared her passion for the game with her children and grandchildren. Diane loved to travel and was the happiest walking on the beach, looking for sand dollars, and floating in the ocean. She had a laugh that would fill your soul with joy. Her kindness was a comfort to all who loved her. Everyone gravitated to her love and light.
A memorial mass for Diane will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, KY. Following mass, there will be a reception in Milligan Hall (St. Pius X Church Undercroft) from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: ACUE c/o Diocese of Covington 1125 Madison Ave. Covington, KY 41011.
To share a story about Diane or to leave an online condolence, please go to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
Diane Smith
Address: ,St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
Prayers for the Smith Family
We are very sorry for the unexpected loss of Diane. She has left a legacy with her family. Our sympathies to her husband, son, daughter, and siblings. Leaving this earth too early, but she is with God now. We pray for those left to find peace as they adjust to her abscence.
Sincerely,
Jared, Conor, & Kira Kerr and JC Lyle
Our sweet neighbor
Diane was always so friendly and kind. She always greeted us with a smile, and we have loved getting to know her in our 6 1/2 years across the street. What a blessing she was to her family. Sending love and prayers.
Sheila, Ric, and Eric Robinson
Beautiful Lady
We were so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. We remember her well from FOCC …….being the good mother to her tennis player kids and attending to them at the pool. Also, Amanda was in Indian Princess with Allison. May the many fond memories of the places you lived and the lives Diane touched be with you always. In Christ, Gail and Jim Deal, Formerly of Forest Oaks, now reside near Pinehurst, NC
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