Denise D. Smith (nee Shuman), age 61, of Chesterland, passed away March 23rd, 2024 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon surrounded by her family. She was born September 19th, 1962 in Willoughby, OH.
Denise enjoyed volunteering at The Eastlake Kiwanis Food Pantry. She would help distribute food and deliver food to those in need. She always thought of others before herself and would go out of her way to help anyone. She loved all animals, especially her horse “Cherokee”. Her family was her world, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Denise is the loving wife of Bill Smith; beloved mother of Brian Smith and Ashley (Conrad) Parker; dearest daughter of Jean Cooper and Pat Shuman; cherished sister of Vicky Bennett, Buddy (Wendy) Fulmer, TJ Fulmer, Andy Fulmer and the late Mark Fulmer; daughter in law of the late Elizabeth Smith; aunt to many nieces and nephews; step daughter of the late Tony Fulmer; dear friend of Diane Raggets.
The Smith family would like to invite you to Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Rd. in Chesterland anytime between 12:30 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 to celebrate the life of Denise.
A private burial will be held at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland at a later date.
Donations can be made in Denise’s name to The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Painesville.
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So sorryVicky.prayers for u and family
If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I’d always thought,
I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I’d say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.
He said, “This is eternity,
And all I’ve promised you.”
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day’s the same way
There’s no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you’re free.
So won’t you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.
I was lucky to have met Denise on a couple of occasions, I promise to carry the batton for both of us and continue to love and guide Ashley as her MIL.
Condolences to Ashley, Conrad and family x
Look for me in Rainbows
Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.
In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.
In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,
Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you.
It won’t be forever, the day will come and then
My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.
Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.
Every waking moment, and all your whole life through
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Just wish me to be near you,
And I’ll be there with you.
Sleep peacefully beautiful lady
Such a lovely person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.myself and clair were fortunate to have known her. We will look after Ashley always. RIP. Deepest condolences to all family x
I never met Denise, but we sent Christmas cards to each other. I never got to thank her for looking after my grandson Conrad when he left to be with Ashley the love of his life. I hope you’re at rest and out of pain now thinking of you. God bless Sending love to All the family and Ashley and Conrad from Nanna in England.
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