Barbara “Barb” Smith passed away at her home in El Dorado Hills at the age of 80. She was born in Geneva Illinois, grew up in the suburbs West of Chicago and moved to Northern California in 1965. In 1978 Barbara moved to the Placerville area with her family. Barbara worked at the Post Office in Pollock Pines, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills.
Barbara is survived by her children Chuck, Linda, and Bill, and her daughters-in-law Alisa and Joanne. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Samantha, Marcus, Emma, Julia, Caroline, Skyler, Jonah, and her great-grandchildren Suzy and Robby. Barb is also survived by her sister and best friend Kathy (Bruce) McAllister, and their brothers Don, David, Richard, and Larry Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Smith, father Everett Bruce, mother Helen Bruce, her bestie Annetta Foster, and her furry companion Tuffy.
A graveside interment will be at Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville on January 26th at 1pm. Chapel of the Pines in Placerville is assisting the family with arrangements and information can be found on the website.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate in Barbara’s name to your favorite animal charity.
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