Ardith A. Smith

Ardith A. Smith, age 87, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Friday July 1, 2016 at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born on June 21, 1929 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold.

Ardith was a lifetime Noble County resident and resided near the Noble/Whitley County Line. She attended Wolf Lake High School. Ardith married Paul E. Smith on July 23, 1948 in Big Lake, IN.

Ardith worked at Wolf Lake Products, Wolf Lake, IN until her retirement in 1991. She was a former Red Hat Strutter and also enjoyed bird watching.

Survivors include her daughters Vicki (James) Carnahan of Angola, IN and Sherri (Garry) Hitzfield of Kimmell; 3 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister Phyllis Hull of Columbia City; brother Doyle (Marge) Weigold of Columbia City; sisters-in-law Joan Weigold, Catherine Weigold, and Elizabeth Smith all of Columbia City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul E. Smith, brothers Larry and Herbert Weigold, and sister Doris Gravitt, granddaughter Dawn Kirkpatrick, and brother-in-law Gail Bud Smith.

In accordance with Ardiths wishes there will be no calling or funeral services at this time. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial in Thorn Cemetery, Ormas.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ardith may be made to the American Heart Association or to Riley Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.