SMITH, Dessie Opal Age 83 of Kettering, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning on Tuesday, 
April 12, 2016. Dessie was born July 15, 1932 in Poplar Springs, TN to the late Joseph and 
Sally Langford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe 
and Carl, and her sister, Lois. She is survived by her loving husband, Elmer of 64 years, 
and her children, Lori (John) Frueauf, Cheryl (Tom) Marks, Terrie (Ray) Overholser, and 
Susan (Dave) Coder; her 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah (Anastasia) Frueaf, Josh (Rachel) Frueauf, 
Jake (Ali) Frueauf, Joe Frueauf, Heather (Tyler) Bonin, Travis (Kyla) Marks, Rachael (Nick) 
Sawuk, Matthew (Stephanie) Coder, Nathan and Jonathan Coder; 15 great grandchildren, Walter, 
Maria, Juliette Frueauf, Kaiden, Maggie, Tanner, Jordan, Asher Freauf, Emery Frueauf, Spencer, 
Lorelei, Declan, Piper Marks, Noah and Titus Sawuk. Dessie worked for Dorothy Lane American 
Baptist Church for several years. She then worked for Kettering Police Dept. until she 
retired. Her heart was always centered around family, nurturing them with the love of Christ. 
She was loved and cherished by her family and friends. Dessie will be deeply missed. Services 
will be held on Friday, April 15 at 12:00 p.m. at Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church. The 
family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow 
in David's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Dorothy Lane 
American Baptist Church. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Apr. 13, 2016

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