Roberta R. (Jones) Smith

Roberta Ruth Jones Smith, 90, of Zanesville, died at 6:15 A.M. on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Genesis Hospital. She was born August 5, 1925, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William Ben and Grace E. Plumley Jones. She had worked as a Secretary for Dillon State Park for 15 years and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Dick (Joyce) Smith of Zanesville, Jim (Deb Davis) Smith of Zanesville, Sue (Ray) Snyder of South Zanesville, Max Smith of Zanesville, Steve (Kim) Smith of Dresden, Gary Smith (Heather Browning) of Zanesville, and Cristi (Dave) Watson of Zanesville; eighteen grandchildren; forty-nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald E. Gene Smith, whom she married March 31, 1946, and who died in 2002; three brothers, Harold, Gerald and Donald Jones; a grandson B.J. Smith; and a daughter-in-law Amy Smith. Friends and family may call from 3:00-5:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 400 Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville, with Pastor Linda Morrow officiating. She will be laid to rest at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Zanesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association: Columbus OH Office, 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Visitation

Sunday, May 22, 2016 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States

Funeral Service

Monday, May 23, 2016 11:00 AM
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
400 Pleasant Grove Road Zanesville OH 43701 ,