"I shared 62 years of friendship with Janet she was the most wonderful person inside and out. We shared so many vacations together so many memories and a lot of fun.Janet you will be missed RIP I love you. "
In loving memory of
Janet Gaye Smith
March 22, 1947 - November 11, 2015
Janet Gaye (Hursey) Smith, of Southwest Ranches, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Memorial Pembroke Hospital, under the care of Vitas Healthcare. She was 68 years of age.
Janet was born in Miami, Florida on March 22, 1947, daughter of William Donohue Hursey and Lorraine June (Lively) Hursey. In 1974, she and her family moved to Southwest Ranches and was employed for many years at Nova Southeastern University as the payroll supervisor. In her spare time, Janet vacationed at Topsider Resort on Islamorada and loved to fish.
Janet is survived by her loving son, Mike Smith and his wife Tammy Smith, two adored granddaughters, Ryan and Paige Smith and her best friend of more 60 years, Carolyn Darden. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard W. Smith 2012 and her husband, Richard R. Smith in 2013.
The family will greet friends from 2:00 ~ 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, DECEMBER 5th at Fred Hunters University Drive Home, 2401 South University Drive in Davie. A Celebration of Janet's Life will begin at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Bob Sands officiating. Interment will be private.
Tributes
"The Bible gives hope and comfort to deceased loved ones by promising that there is going to be a resurrection -Acts 24:15. "
"I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you draw comfort from Isaiah 25:8 were it says death will be swallowed up forever and mourning will be no more. "
"We are sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences to the family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds at this time of distress. (Philippians 4:5,6)"