Birdie Mae Smith

Birdie “Mae” Smith
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Birdie “Mae” Smith or “Grandma” as she was affectionately known by everyone. She was born on November 23, 1926 and passed away in Des Moines at Lutheran Hospital on March 1, 2019 at the age of 92.

Mae is survived by her brother, Bob Schmidt; children, Gary (Sue) Smith, Cheryl (Jerry) Smith and Connie (Ray) Berry; grandchildren, Mary Ann, Mike, Justin, Rachele, Christina, Derek, Heather, Tracy, Joshua and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Alex, Kyle, Bryce, Ashley, Casey, Noah, Kristian, Chase and Tate.

Mae worked 49 years for the Des Moines Public Schools in the food service. She enjoyed stock car races with her son and grandson. She also wouldn’t miss her grandchildren extracurricular activities.

Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Smith; brother, Don; sister, Dede; and son, Albert “Tim”.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6th at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Birdie.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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