Nadine (Pettingill) Smith

WELLSBURG, NY - Nadine (Pettingill) Smith, age 88 formerly of Wilawana Rd., Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Pasadena, TX where she had been living with her son. Nadine was born November 13, 1923 in Conway County, Arkansas, daughter of the late Arthur & Opal (Clifton) Pettingill. She worked as a civilian secretary for the US Army at Fort Smith Arkansas. It was during that time she was crowned Miss North Little Rock USO. Serving as secretary was when she met her late husband Hovey D. Smith of Elmira. Like many war-time couples they married once World War II ended. Nadine was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and enjoyed reading, gardening, collecting cook books, trying new recipes, working jigsaw puzzles and collecting antiques. She loved spending time with her family who will miss her deeply. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Kemp of Cadyville, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Guy & Lisa Smith of Pasadena, TX; former son-in-law, Howard Kemp of Ausable Forks, NY; three grandchildren, Janine Kemp of Cadyville, NY, Jacqueline Kemp of San Jose, CA, Kyle & Nicole Smith of Rosharon, TX; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Liam Smith both of Rosharon, TX; Josh Turner grandson-in-law of Plattsburgh, NY; dear friends Hattie & Frank Chapman of Elmira, NY; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her loving husband Hovey D. Smith on February 27, 1999. Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 3 PM Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Nadine’s service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 PM with Reverend Patrick Holder from the Wellsburg United Methodist Church officiating. Nadine will be laid to rest next to her husband in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or by planting flowers in your garden in her memory. Send condolences to BestLifeTributes.com. Running Elmira Star Gazette Thursday and Friday Saturday free and Sayre Morning Times next edition.