D. Smith

D. Dean Smith, 90, went to be with God, Sunday, June 1, 2008. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Miss Smith was the daughter of Charles L. Smith and Daisy B. Dean Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother, Leonard Smith and two sisters, Martha Smith Lynch and Sara Bell Smith Fuhr. She graduated in 1935 from Petersburg High School, graduated from Bellview School of Nursing in New York City in 1938 and earned her BS and Masters Degree from Columbia University. She was a member and former Sunday school teacher of Memorial Methodist Church. Dean was a member of the Federated Women's Club of Petersburg, Virginia and also a member of the Burlington Garden Club. She was former director and instructor of nursing at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and dedicated her life to helping others. Dean was a dedicated donor to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Dean is survived by special friends, Shirley Davey, Donna Kress, Elsie Williamson, Teresa Frady, and Judy Dodgins all of Franklin; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and long beloved pet, Brittney. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008 in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.