Ardith J. Smythe — UPDATED
Ardith J. Smythe, 85, of rural Warsaw, passed at 11:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Mason Healthcare of Warsaw.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Liberty Mills to John and Pearl (Metzger) Helvey.
She married on Nov. 19, 1950, in Warsaw, Ind. to Gene E. Smythe, he preceded her on Sept. 12, 1993.
She worked at Buffalo Street Cleaners and retired from Wildman Uniform and Linen after 40 years.
She is survived by her daughters: Debby Deutsch, Valparaiso; Cindy Adams, Winona Lake; sons: Randy (Georgia) Smythe, Tippecanoe; Mark (Freda) Smythe, Goshen; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn (Richard) Tilden, Akron.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gene Smythe.
Private family services will be held and burial will occur at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine.
Arrangements are Entrusted to: King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone