Helen C. Smith

Helen C. (Palmer) Smith, 77, of Blairsville, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

She was the daughter of John W. Palmer and Sara P. (King) Palmer; she was born in Blairsville, PA on August 16, 1943.

Helen loved to garden, read romance novels, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing rummy with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Norman C. Smith of Blairsville, with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage with on July 15; children, Jeffrey Smith, of Indiana, David Smith of Johnstown, and Selena Smith of Blairsville; grandchildren, Corey Smith, Wesley Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and Autumn Smith; great grandchildren, Colton Smith, and Summer Nesbit; siblings, Edward Palmer (Freida), Barbara Daugherty (Ernie), JoAnn Palmer, Sally Palmer, Evelyn Palmer, and Raymond Palmer; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her son, Wesley Smith who died on February 14, 2015; and siblings, Pearl Palmer, John Palmer, and Cecelia “Shy” Palmer.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717.

To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfamilyservices.com.