Virginia Smith, age 93 of Willard, Ohio passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Willows in Willard, Ohio. She was born October 20, 1931 in Auburn Township, Ohio to the late Chris and Nora (Morrow) Beckel. She was a former waitress at the Best Western in Mansfield and also worked various other jobs in Mansfield. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, socializing at the American Legion in Mansfield, entertaining family and friends at her house and preparing and organizing her myriad of garage sales, which she absolutely loved them. Virginia and "Doc" played a lot of euchre and her favorite quote was " when Doc plays hoyle, my blood starts to boil". She was an avid sports fan who loved watching her Cavaliers, Indians (she didn't care for the "G" name), the Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes, any time she could. She loved her dogs but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.
She is survived by 6 children, Charlie (April) Mizer, Cindy Hamburg, John (Judy) Mizer, Brenda (Don) Raver, Gary (Jan) Smith and Steven (Tami) Smith; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, John Mizer Sr. and second husband, Merlin "Doc" Smith.
The Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements and there will be no calling hours or funeral at this time. There will be a private graveside service at Greenfield Cemetery in Steuben, Ohio at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.