Fran Gaspard Smith

Fran Gaspard Smith obituary, Madison, AL

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Fran Smith Obituary

Fran Gaspard Smith, age 82, resident of Madison, AL., passed away on April 5, 2019. She worked as the Assistant to the Rector at St. James Episcopal Church. Fran was a native of Louisiana and lived the last years of her life in North Alabama near her daughter. She passed away comfortably and peacefully with her daughter by her side. Fran is survived by her daughter, Susan Peterson and husband M.C. "Pete"; son, Dean Justin Smith; grandchildren, Justin Pelton, Abigail, Blake and Cortland Peterson and Justine Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sheldon Smith; parents Curtis Anthony Gaspard and Dorothy Tullos Lowery; sons, Charles Peter Smith and Norman Thomas Smith. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12:00 pm until services at 2:00 pm, Pastor Michi Head will be conducting the funeral service. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 9 to Apr. 13, 2019.
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Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. May beautiful memories of happy times shared with her bring you a measure of peace during the days ahead each time you think of her. May the God of all comfort support each of you as your mourn your loss.

April 12, 2019

Let me express my deepest sorrow in the passing of Mrs. Smith.

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April 11, 2019

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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