WARRENSBURG – Inez M. Smith, a beacon of love, courage, and kindness, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on September 19, 1949, her life was a testament to the strength and courage of a feisty and spirited woman.
Inez graduated from Fort Ann High School in 1968 and went onto work various jobs, many times, two or three at a time to support her family. After high school she started at the Glens Falls Insurance Company, was a cashier for several businesses and then ultimately retired from the medical billing industry where she had worked for Medefis, Hudson Headwaters Health Network and Glens Falls Hospital.
Inez was a devoted mother to her three cherished daughters with Peter Smith of Lake George: Dawn Smith (partner Edwin McCotter), Kimberly Palm (Scott), and Rebecca Smith. Her children were the light of her life, and she loved them with her whole heart and would tell you, each one was her favorite.
She adored her grandchildren, Nicholas Smith (Araelle) and Isabella Goodemote (Jared), finding immense joy in watching them grow and thrive. The smile on her face could light up the darkest room just by the mere mention of her grandkids.
Inez is also survived by her siblings: Edith Williams (her twin), along with Mary Williams, Betty Beatty, Jerry Williams (Marilyn), Violet Weatherwax, Roger Williams, Ingrid Williams, Donna Williams, Anson Williams and her adopted family, The Monahan’s of Fort Ann.
She is predeceased by her brother, Colonel Williams and her adopted parents, Edward and Tink Monahan.
In addition to her devotion to family, Inez found happiness in the company of her extended adopted family and friends, sharing laughter, love, and cherished memories.
Inez had a great fondness for bowling, enjoyed many long day trips throughout the Adirondacks with the special people in her life, playing cornhole at backyard parties, loved trivia and would never pass up an opportunity to enjoy a lobster roll.
Despite humble beginnings, Inez faced life’s challenges with strength and courage.
Inez Smith leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and strength that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. While she may no longer be with us in person, her spirit will live on through the countless lives she touched and the enduring memories she leaves behind.
Please join us for food, drinks, memories, laughs and love at a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 3pm-7pm, at the West Glens Falls Fire House, 33 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love and light she brought into this world.
Inez was a very amazing women. She worked very hard her whole life to make sure her family never went without. She was a second mom to most of the neighborhood kids and loved us all like her own. She always had a smile on her face and was filled with love and joy. She was a strong women determined to fight to the end and be strong day after day with a smile. Inez was one of a kind and will be missed by many. Rest in peace beautiful lady love ❤️ D
Many many years of fun memories. Inez was truly a wonderful person who I never heard say a bad word or judgement against another individual. She had the innocence of a child and the love of many. I will miss her, she made my life better because she was part of it.
Inez amazing and beautiful lady and friend. Will be so deeply missed by anyone that knew her. We worked together at Hudson Headwaters billing office for many years.
Rest in peace beautiful Inez.
You loved me like your own and I am thankful for that. I love you and miss you, Heaven gained a sweet angel who will watch over all of us. I am forever blessed because I knew you. Rest in Peace my Nezzer Momma.