Glenna Elizabeth Smith

Glenna Elizabeth Smith, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family in Charlevoix, Michigan on May 14, 2023, at age 94. She was born on July 21, 1928, in Comstock Park, Michigan, the daughter of William and Marie (Milbert) Thurkettle. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg Schools in 1946. In 1957 she married Ralph Edward Smith who passed away in 2002. She worked as a press operator, secretary, and then owned and operated Hastings Oxygen Supply with Ralph.

She attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She loved taking polaroid pictures and was a great card player and played a mean game of Gin and Rummy. She was a lover of unique collectables. She was known to enjoy drinking Irish Mist Honey Whiskey. She was a socialite who loved her husband dearly and enjoyed spending time with friends and hosting lavish dinner parties.

Glenna was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 45 years, Ralph Smith, son Daniel Thomas. She is survived by her granddaughters Brenda (Eryn) of Charlevoix, Michigan, Rachel (Eric) of Las Vegas, Nevada, grandson Jordan (Alayna) of Janesville, Wisconsin, great-grandchildren Kylee, Kaiydin, Westyn, Alexander, Tucker, Emersyn, Everett, and Echo, niece Marie (Mark) Westbrook, Willy Thurkettle, and Billy (Dawn) Thurkettle.

There will be a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Interment next to Ralph at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .