Mrs. Mary Ila (Moore) Smith, formerly of Middletown and Bristol, passed away in the company of her loving family on Nov. 2, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Battle Smith and the mother of the late David Paul Smith.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson (Paul) and Mrs. Mala Patricia Santos (Everett); her sister, Mrs. Doris G. Carter; and daughter-in-law, Karen A. Smith. She leave four grandsons, Kevin R. B. Smith, SSgt. Brett Y. Nelson (Desiree), USMC, 1st Lt. Conor A. Nelson, USMC-R, and Timothy E. Santos, who all firmly believe that their grandmother made the best teddy-bear pancakes and ham and cheese biscuits in the known universe.

She leaves behind a legacy of gracious Southern charm and manners to all who knew her, and a deep appreciation of all things family to her children, grandsons, and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a time of remembrance at 1 p.m. in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood St., Bristol.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church – Mustard Seed Mission Trip, 141 State St., Bristol, RI  02809, or to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203 or online at www.nmcrs.org.

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