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“Dear Keith, Ray and Grandma (Sunnye)- I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how hard things are for you and the family right now. You...Read More »
1 of 97 | Posted by: Rachel Othersen - Gratis, OH

“Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Amy ”
2 of 97 | Posted by: Amy Masters Buroker - OH

“My condolences to you and your family There is no such thing as death. In nature nothing dies. From each sad remnant of decay some forms of life...Read More »
3 of 97 | Posted by: Angelo Purnell

“Ben & Hope, I can't begin to imagine what your family is going through at this very difficult time. Hang on to her memory and all of the happy...Read More »
4 of 97 | Posted by: Pam Bucsh - Grass Lake, MI

“Amanda was always a joy to be around in school. I'll always remember her smile and laugh. Sending thoughts and prayers to family. ”
5 of 97 | Posted by: Jennifer (Blough) Bendel - CAMDEN, OH

“When a family member dies, it is terrifying. You have this horrible feeling inside you, you think you will never see them again. Well that is what...Read More »
6 of 97 | Posted by: Gideon - Eaton , OH - Son

“So very sorry for your lose. Praying for you and your children. ”
7 of 97 | Posted by: Beth Ditmer

“Gideon & Family: I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have been praying for you and your family each day that God will comfort you. One day...Read More »
8 of 97 | Posted by: Andrew Brooks - Eaton, OH

“Jerry, We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Although there are no words that will ease your suffering during this time of...Read More »
9 of 97 | Posted by: John and Aleah Hildebolt - Eaton, OH

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family Amanda is such a great person she always had a smile on her face. Now we all know she is at rest and is...Read More »
10 of 97 | Posted by: Stacey Thompson - eaton, OH

“Im so sorry for your loss... i will always remember her smile... she will be missed... ”
11 of 97 | Posted by: Christa Crank Fortney

“I was sorry to hear about your loss and wish you better times. ”
12 of 97 | Posted by: stephen hamm

“My prayers and thoughts are with you. I'll always remember Amanda's smile and positive attitude. Seek comfort in the Lord, He truly has your family...Read More »
13 of 97 | Posted by: Kathy McCreary - Eaton, OH

“Jerry there are No words to express how sorry to hear about the loss of your wife.The only thinng that I know is that THE LORD will continue to Keep...Read More »
14 of 97 | Posted by: Ridley Jones - Dayton, OH

“Jerry, Paul and I want you to know that we are here for you and the children in anyway that can be helpful. Nothing we can say or do right now will...Read More »
15 of 97 | Posted by: Millie Smith - Dayton, OH

“Jerry and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Burlington Coat Factory #735 ”
16 of 97 | Posted by: Burlington Coat Factory#735

“Jones family: We spent several years in Eaton when Jay was pastor at Eaton UCC and our children, Jennifer and Brandon, were in middle school and...Read More »
17 of 97 | Posted by: Jay and Cathy Whitley - NC

“I got to know Amanda through family and her working at the BMV, she was one of the most amazing women I have ever met. She always had a smile on her...Read More »
18 of 97 | Posted by: Regan Weldy - Lewisburg , OH

“It is not too often that you come across an individual that exudes positivity everytime you're in their presence. Amanda was this rare being that...Read More »
19 of 97 | Posted by: Erica (Seagraves) Hamilton - OH

“Thoughts and prayers to Jones & Smith family. Amanda was a beautiful person, she will be missed. ”
20 of 97 | Posted by: Amy - Eaton, OH - Friend

“Sending our prayers and sympathy to you at this very difficult time. ”
21 of 97 | Posted by: Steve & Sandy Favorite - Eaton, OH

“To the Jones and Smith families, We are so very sorry for your loss! Hold tight to the memories and know that she is watching over you all. You...Read More »
22 of 97 | Posted by: Tim and Davona Davis - OH

“Ben and Hope, I am sure that Amanda will be deeply missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Pa and Nana ”
23 of 97 | Posted by: Mike and Nancy Stone - KY

“Jerry and Family, We are deeply saddened by the loss of an awesome person. Amanda was always outgoing and fun to be around. She will be in our...Read More »
24 of 97 | Posted by: Cary and Mary Barbian - Lima, OH

“Amanda, so full of life always attentive to her children, husband and family. I remember only being with her about 5 times but those times she...Read More »
25 of 97 | Posted by: Nora Vance - Dayton, OH - Friend

“Amanda was a delightful little girl that I met at church. She grew into a wonderful young woman with a gorgeous smile and a friendly demeanor. Every...Read More »
26 of 97 | Posted by: Mary Buckmaster - Eaton, OH

“Amanda was always gracious to me during our time at school and she always had a smike on her face. I am saddened she is gone but I know she is in a...Read More »
27 of 97 | Posted by: Amanda Stidham Byrd - EAton, OH

“On behalf of the officers and members of Camden Masonic Lodge #159, Camden, Ohio we send our most heartfelt and sincere condolances to the entire...Read More »
28 of 97 | Posted by: Dwight Seals - Cincinnati, OH

“Today one of our angels went to Heaven . We thankyou for bringing Jerry into our Family and for the 4 special Grandchildren . We will miss you but...Read More »
29 of 97 | Posted by: Keith & Chris - Eaton, OH

“Jesus is the light of the world and those that believe in him are little lights, Amanda's light will never fade... You will find it in your heart and...Read More »
30 of 97 | Posted by: Sally Massie - washington c.h.,, OH

“Jerry and family, We can never understand the why of things that happen we can only trust the Jesus in his infinite wisdon and knowledge knows best....Read More »
31 of 97 | Posted by: Sally Massie - Washington C. H., OH

“I have only known her for a short time. Our daughter's are friends. Amanda was a very beautiful, sweet mother. It is so hard to think of her as gone....Read More »
32 of 97 | Posted by: Stacey Bean - Eaton, OH - Friend

“Jones and Smith families: I am so very sorry for your loss of a fantastic person, wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Amanda and I were...Read More »
33 of 97 | Posted by: Elizabeth (Huggins) Fogt - Sidney, OH

“Jerry and Family... Life.....so fragile, Loss....so sudden, Heart....so broken,...in the wake of such a loss, we are haunted by things we dont,...Read More »
34 of 97 | Posted by: Debbie Thompson - Eaton, OH

“Keith and Family I am so very sorry to hear about Amanda. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Gerald Davis ”
35 of 97 | Posted by: Gerald Davis - Eaton, OH

“So sorry for your loss. Amanda will be missed. Helen Webb and family ”
36 of 97 | Posted by: Helen Webb - Eaton, OH

“Jerry, Sarah and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you ”
37 of 97 | Posted by: Carol Hunt - Eaton, OH - friend

“Dear Jerry , My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all. God is with you. ”
38 of 97 | Posted by: Mel Keller - Fairfirld, OH

“Keith,Chris,Ben and Sarah Jerry and family. I as everyone was so shocked to hear of Amanda's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Thoughts and...Read More »
39 of 97 | Posted by: Linda Pegg - Earon, OH - Friend

“My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be greatly missed. May your light shine down on everyone's lives you have ever...Read More »
40 of 97 | Posted by: Erin Miller

“So sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Keith at Neaton. Will miss seeing Amanda at the license bureau. ”
41 of 97 | Posted by: Joyce Miller - friend

“To my beautiful wife I will love you for eternity and beyond. You where and are my soul mate keep me and and your 4 pack in that beautiful light I...Read More »
42 of 97 | Posted by: Jerry Smith - Eaton, OH - Husband

“To my beautiful wife I will love you for eternity and beyond. You where and are my soul mate keep me and and your 4 pack in that beautiful light I...Read More »
43 of 97 | Posted by: Jerry Smith - Eaton, OH - Husband

“We are deeply saddened to hear of Amanda's passing. We were neighbors for many years here on Maple Street before Keith and his familty moved out on...Read More »
44 of 97 | Posted by: Mike and Melinda Ooten - Eaton, OH

“The news of Amanda's passing is shocking. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
45 of 97 | Posted by: Jan Metz and family - Eaton, OH

“We are so sorry for your lose. Our hearts go out to all of Amanda's friends and family. She was such a wonderful woman. She lived next door to us...Read More »
46 of 97 | Posted by: Richard, Shannon, Erica and Jessica Davis - OH

“My deepest sympathy goes out to Gerald, the 4 kids, my aunt & uncle, as well as Ben & Sara! Amanda will be greatly missed and I can only hope for the...Read More »
47 of 97 | Posted by: Leah & David Spahr & family - OH

“Amanda's parents & Jerry & children Our hearts break for you all, keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. With deepest sympathy Gary & Donna Moore ”
48 of 97 | Posted by: Gary & Donna Moore - OH

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! She will be missed terribly! ”
49 of 97 | Posted by: sonya gose and Kim watkins - OH

“Dear Keith and family,our heart goes out to you and all. You have our prayers. Our youngest son is 31 and I just can't imagine how difficult it is...Read More »
50 of 97 | Posted by: Diane Bowser Garber - Brookville, OH

“Amanda was a good person and all mr daughters remember her fondly. My family's heart goes out to Amanda's husband, children & her parents, brother &...Read More »
51 of 97 | Posted by: Connie Rutherford

“Thoughts and prayers go out to Amanda's husband and children. ”
52 of 97 | Posted by: Mike and Tia Maynard - Eaton , OH

“My heart goes out to Amanda's family, husband, and children. Amanda and I went to school together and she was always such a nice person, we had...Read More »
53 of 97 | Posted by: Becky Parks-Riddell - Moraine, OH

“To the Family and Friends, My heart goes out to you on the loss of such a great person. I will always remember her warm smile. Sorry for your loss...Read More »
54 of 97 | Posted by: La Gina Koeller - Eaton, OH

“So very sorry for your loss. Please hold tight your memories. Thinking of you all and sending prayers. Nick and Krista Wheeler and family ”
55 of 97 | Posted by: Krista Wheeler - Eaton, OH

“I will always remember your smile, your big heart, and what a good friend you were. My heart and my prayers go to Jerry and the kids and Kieth and...Read More »
56 of 97 | Posted by: Cristina Rutherford-Stoner - OH

“Sorry to read of your loss. She always had such a wonderful smile when I went into the BMV. Would chat with her after she found out I knew her...Read More »
57 of 97 | Posted by: Janet Seals - Somerville, OH

“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her Family! ”
58 of 97 | Posted by: Paul & Teresa Kimball

“Prayers for the family. ”
59 of 97 | Posted by: Melissa Boyle - Tipp City, OH

“My sisters and I have known Amanda for a long time. We all went to church together from the time we were young. Amanda was one of the sweetest and...Read More »
60 of 97 | Posted by: Jennifer Steele - Eaton, OH

“Psalms 116:15 The LORD cares deeply when His loved ones die. Amanda was always so pleasant during our transactions. She had such a quick wit. ...Read More »
61 of 97 | Posted by: Angie Venable - Eaton, OH

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Much love and peace to you all. God bless. ”
62 of 97 | Posted by: Jamie Patton

“Amanda always found such joy in life and brought such a positive feeling to those around her. She was very proud of the family she had created. My...Read More »
63 of 97 | Posted by: Cindy Neanen - Eaton, OH

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones. ”
64 of 97 | Posted by: Chad Michael and Family - OH

“Jerry and children, You have our deepest sympahty, at this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
65 of 97 | Posted by: Paul and Beth Michael - Eaton, OH

“Keith and family ...Read More »
66 of 97 | Posted by: carol begley - hamilton, OH

“Amanda was a wonderful person. She always had a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry , you and your wonderful family take care. She ...Read More »
67 of 97 | Posted by: Brenda Jennings - Eaton, OH

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.. May your wonderful memories help you all in the days to come. Allan...Read More »
68 of 97 | Posted by: Delora Wysong - eaton, OH

“You are all in my prayers. ”
69 of 97 | Posted by: Melissa Richardson - Dayton, OH

“Amanda was a friend to me and a member of the class of 1998 at Eaton High School. I will work with her fellow classmates at see what sort of...Read More »
70 of 97 | Posted by: Michael Allbright - Wilmington, OH

“I love you my dear sister ”
71 of 97 | Posted by: Sarah - Dayton, OH - Sister

“so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends!! God always takes the best!! ”
72 of 97 | Posted by: Amy Littrell - Eaton, OH - Friend

“Love and prayers ”
73 of 97 | Posted by: Christina Shumway

“I know that Amanda will be your angel always looking down on you all from above. ”
74 of 97 | Posted by: Gary Pope - Eaton, OH - Friend

“So sorry for your loss You will have my thoughts and prayers God Bless. ”
75 of 97 | Posted by: Angel Donohoo

“My heartfelt sorrow goes out for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris Davis ”
76 of 97 | Posted by: Chris Davis - Mooresville, NC

“Sorry to hear about Amanda, May God be with the family at this time. ”
77 of 97 | Posted by: Tonya & Jim Reynolds - Eaton, OH

“Always a pleasant smile and one proud Momma. Just talked to her about the babies at the License Bureau. What a shock. May GOD be with Jerry and all 4...Read More »
78 of 97 | Posted by: Alan Smith - West Alexandria, OH

“Dear Casey, Amy, Jerry, and family, Our thoughts and prayers to all the family during this time and the days ahead. God received another Angel in...Read More »
79 of 97 | Posted by: Carol Bowser - Farmersville, OH

“my message is to her family. im so sorry for your loss. may god bless her & you at this sad time. ”
80 of 97 | Posted by: rebecca morgan - w.alexandria, OH

“I'm so saddened to hear of Amanda's passing. Jerry and family, our thoughts are with you. My husband Shaun and I worked together with Jerry and...Read More »
81 of 97 | Posted by: Melissa Walters - Farmersville, OH

“Amanda was such a wonderful person. I have been friends with her family for many years. I was also her bus driver for several years. She always...Read More »
82 of 97 | Posted by: Sherry Shepherd - Eaton, OH

“Last night my daughter Jodi had her 2 friends stay over. We got out an old video of her first grade class. Mrs. Hamilton's class. As i watched it we...Read More »
83 of 97 | Posted by: Tricia Mackie - West Alexandria, OH

“I did not know Amanda on a personal level but I know her from seeing her in town all the time. She always had a smile on her face. I am praying for...Read More »
84 of 97 | Posted by: Angel - West Alex, OH

“RIP, Amanda, and bless your family at this time. ”
85 of 97 | Posted by: Amanda M Hawley - Atlanta, DC

“My heart goes out to Jerry, kids and family. I worked with Keith and was a friend of Ben's. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Amanda always...Read More »
86 of 97 | Posted by: Melanie Cervantes (Weir) - Dayton, OH

“I'm sending prayers. I will missed seeing Amanda smiling face at the license place, every year when I went in there. You will be missed Amanda. ...Read More »
87 of 97 | Posted by: tammy caylor - eaton, OH

“Completely in shock tonight. Jerry I am so very sorry for your loss. Amanda I am going to miss you! I am going to miss sitting at soccer games and...Read More »
88 of 97 | Posted by: Kimberly Towe - Eaton, OH

“You are in my thoughts and prayers. Amanda always had a smile! ”
89 of 97 | Posted by: Jayne Jacklin - Eaton, OH

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . ”
90 of 97 | Posted by: nichole - eaton, OH - friend

“My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. ”
91 of 97 | Posted by: Anna Jones - Union, OH

“I went to school with Amanda. She was always quiet till you got to know her. Such a sweet girl and woman. She will be dearly missed. ”
92 of 97 | Posted by: Charity Stephen Whiteaker - OH

“I was at the wedding of Jerry and amanda. I've known her husbands family for over20 years. I didn't know her all that well but I do know she was good...Read More »
93 of 97 | Posted by: jennifer zumwalt - OH

“Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family ”
94 of 97 | Posted by: Jessica Isaacs Morgan - eaton, OH

“My heart goes out to you and your children. I was heartbroken to hear of Amanda's passing. Prayers to all of you! ”
95 of 97 | Posted by: Angie Fudge

“My heart goes out to you and the children. Amanda was one of the nicest people. She will be missed. All of the family is in my thoughts and prayers. ”
96 of 97 | Posted by: Michelle Grilliot-Ray

“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ”
97 of 97 | Posted by: Terry & Connie Dunigan - OH


Amanda L. Smith, age 31, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012. A daughter of Keith C. & Amy C. (Ward) Jones, Amanda was a 1998 graduate of Eaton High School and attended Miami Jacobs College for 2 years. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton, she worked for the Ohio BMV for 10 years and with the Eaton office for 7 years. Preceded in death by Maternal grandparents Marvin & Nellie Ward: paternal grandmother Evelyn Jones: mother-in-law & father-in-law Heilig & Cheryl Smith: brother-in-law Robert Smith.

Survived by husband Jerry Smith, whom she married December 16, 2000: children Gideon, Aubrey, Annabelle and Griffin all at home: parents Keith & Amy Jones of Eaton: brother Ben Jones & fiancé Hope Marker of West Alexandria, OH: sister Sarah Eifort & husband John of Dayton, OH: paternal grandfather Raymond Jones & wife Sunnye: aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church - 123 W. Decatur St. - Eaton. Pastor Wayne Morrison presiding. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria; and at the Church from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with the care of the children. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.