Sharon Ann Smith
November 24, 1954 ~ April 03, 2021
Sharon Ann (Smyka) Smith, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born on November 24, 1954 in Elizabeth, NJ to Richard Smyka, Sr. and Virginia (Shepherd) Crogan. She grew up in Annandale, VA and met her husband, (Emmette) Ward Smith at the Pentagon. They were married July 15, 1977.
To know her was to love her. Her smile lit up the room and her laughter was contagious; she was truly the life of the party! She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren brought her more joy than anything. Throughout her fight against ovarian cancer she maintained the most positive outlook and made every effort to keep living life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by Richard Smyka, Sr. (father), Virginia Crogan (mother), John Crogan (step-father) and Stephen Smyka (brother). She is survived by her husband, (Emmette) Ward Smith, her daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica (Smith) and Aaron Buttress, Meagan (Smith) and Sampson Keaton, her brothers and sisters-in-law Richard,Jr. and Shelley Smyka, Patrick and Pamela Crogan, her four grandchildren, Avery and Harper Buttress, Morgan and Taylor Keaton, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Sharon request that donations be made to The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
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Stacey Weaver - Niece
April 10, 2021, 11:49 pm
Many years ago, I got to have an amazing Aunt join my family. She brought with her a vibrant smile and an energy and brightness to all of those in her presence. Her sense of humor has delighted all of us throughout the years – and we’ve always looked forward to her visits and the time we’d get to spend with her. She compliments and lifts others up to feel so important and loved.
As I’ve tried to come up with the words to express what Sharon has meant to me, I easily came up with strings of words and memories.. but one word suddenly struck my aching heart because it sums her up perfectly in my mind. Sharon is my hero. I have seen her walk through terrible trials with grace and positivity. I have watched in awe, how she continues to put others first, when she has every right to be the primary concern. I have seen her powerfully face every beast with determination and never back down. I have humbly watched her accept new hardships with new diagnosis without a complaint.
Throughout the years and with recent health trials I have faced – I’ve immediately drawn on her example to help me through. She’s given me hope and strength through her example, and advice that I have taken seriously and has already set me on my course forward. I have loved our conversations through text and messenger and I have Cherished her influence and support in my life.
Sharon, thank you for the love and great example you have been to me. You have made an everlasting impact on me and my life will forever be better for it. I am proud of you and blessed to call you family.
My heart will continue to ache over your departure from this life, but I will always draw strength, happiness and belief in myself from the influential example and memories I have of you. Until we meet again. I love you.