Phyllis Jean SMITH

Female 1933 - 2017  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Phyllis Jean SMITH was born on 23 May 1933 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan (daughter of Joseph Rogers SMITH and Bessie M. HOLCOMB); died on 5 Jul 2017.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1940, Living with parents in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan

    Notes:

    Name:
    Phyllis Jean DeWaters, 84, of Charlotte, died July 5, 2017. Phyllis was born May 23, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Holcomb) Smith. She worked at Owens-Illinois in Charlotte as a Machine Operator until her retirement. Phyllis enjoyed bowling and was a part of a bowling league, where she eventually would meet her husband, Homer. Phyllis married Homer on June 24, 1972, and together they spent 45 wonderful years together. She also enjoyed traveling especially going on cruises all around the country. Phyllis was one that enjoyed being around big groups of people. She attended a weekly breakfast club for twenty plus years, that gathered at different restaurants around the area. Phyllis was very proud of the lasting friendships she built over the years. Most importantly she was proud of her entire family and how she kept up, given her age and health battles.

    She is survived by her husband, Homer E. DeWaters; children, Alan (Veronica) Smith, Brian (Ann) DeWaters, Janet (Doug) Eicchorn; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, and siblings Betty, Adair, Helen and MJ.


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    Phyllis married Dale Bert SMITH on 18 Jan 1952 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan. Dale was born on 1 Oct 1930 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died in Feb 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Phyllis married Homer E. DEWATERS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Rogers SMITHJoseph Rogers SMITH was born on 22 Mar 1892 in Michigan; died on 6 Sep 1976 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Son of Eugene A. Smith and Frances Rogers
    • Census: 1930, Living in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Living in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan

    Joseph married Bessie M. HOLCOMB on 21 Nov 1924 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan. Bessie (daughter of William E. HOLCOMB and Fannie BAUMER) was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Michigan; died on 13 Aug 1973 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; was buried in Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Bessie M. HOLCOMBBessie M. HOLCOMB was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Michigan (daughter of William E. HOLCOMB and Fannie BAUMER); died on 13 Aug 1973 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; was buried in Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Living with Austin and Willace Smith family in Aurelius, Ingham Co, Michigan
    • Census: 1930, Living with husband in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Living with husband in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan

    Children:
    1. Betty J. SMITH was born about 1925 in Michigan.
    2. Helen Joanne SMITH was born on 26 Oct 1926 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 28 Sep 2005.
    3. Marylon Frances SMITH was born on 8 Jan 1928 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 6 Sep 1928 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.
    4. Donald Adair SMITH was born on 11 Jun 1929 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 5 Jul 1995.
    5. 1. Phyllis Jean SMITH was born on 23 May 1933 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2017.
    6. Merlyn Joseph SMITH was born on 26 Apr 1939 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 20 Sep 1948 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William E. HOLCOMB was born on 20 Oct 1859 in Aurelius, Ingham County, Michigan; died on 22 May 1938 in Aurelius, Ingham Co. Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Son of John S. Holcomb and Sarah A Washburn
    • Census: 1900, Living in Aurelius, Ingraham Co., Mchigan
    • Census: 1910, Living in Aurelius, Ingraham Co., Mchigan
    • Census: 1920, Living in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1930, Living in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan

    William married Fannie BAUMER on 27 Jun 1888 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Fannie (daughter of Augustus Washington BAUMER and Mary BURGOON) was born on 7 May 1864 in Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1930 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Fannie BAUMER was born on 7 May 1864 in Ohio (daughter of Augustus Washington BAUMER and Mary BURGOON); died on 29 Jul 1930 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Living with parents in Washington, Sandusky County, Ohio
    • Census: 1880, Living with parents in Washington, Sandusky County, Ohio
    • Census: 1900, Living with husband in Aurelius, Ingraham Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1910, Living with husband in Aurelius, Ingraham Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Living with husband in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1930, Living with husband in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan

    Children:
    1. Earl C. HOLCOMB was born on 17 Apr 1892 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.
    2. 3. Bessie M. HOLCOMB was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Michigan; died on 13 Aug 1973 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan; was buried in Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan.