Margaret Beverly Smith's Obituary
Margaret Beverly Smith was born on December 23, 1933 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to parents Otto Hedstrom and Dora Durling Hedstrom. The family later moved to Laconia, New Hampshire where Margaret grew up until later moving to Florida. She attended Tomlinson Tech Business college and then started a career in banking with her first position at 1st National Bank then moved to City National Bank, then Second City National Bank where she advanced becoming the executive vice president. As the bank purchases continued, she remained with Barnett Bank as the branch manager and vice president until retiring with Bank of America. Margaret was a dedicated worker but was also very dedicated to her family and her Christian faith. She was an avid reader, who also enjoyed sewing, playing cards, cooking, swimming, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Margaret passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. She is survived by her husband Edward Judson Smith whom she married in 1962. Survivors also include daughters, Sheri (Marlin)Schumann of Stonewall, TX, and Judy (Don) Fecher of Largo, FL ; grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Wyka, Weston Howell, Lisa (Mark) Quinby and Donnie Fecher Jr.
Margaret will be remembered as a good wife, mother and grandmother, a generous neighbor and a good and reliable friend. Her family, faith and love of the Lord were the most important things in her life.
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