Dorothy Ann Smith, 82, died at her home on Oct. 7.

Dorothy Smith
Dorothy Smith

She was born on May 25, 1942, in Beacon, the daughter of Aaron and Bessie (Tomlins) Yerks.

On June 29, 1963, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Beacon, Dorothy married Edgar Smith. They were married for 36 years until his death in 1999.

Dorothy lived a simple life: She loved animals, jigsaw puzzles and country music.

She is survived by her sister, Audrey Henderson, sister-in-law, Maria Yerks, and nieces, Lisa Strong (Greg), Tracy Way (Larry) and Heather Yerks. Her son, Stephen Smith, and siblings, Dolores Mazzacone and Aaron Yerks, died earlier.

A Celebration of Life was offered on Oct. 11 at Libby Funeral Home in Beacon, followed by interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

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