Daughter of the late David and Martha Austin, she was the last surviving sibling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Leon Smith and one brother, Dr. Robert Austin.
Dorothea was a devoted mother, wife, mother-in-law, grandma, and great grandma. Her life was enriched with many good friends whom she enjoyed spending time with and loved her home in Fort Lauderdale. She was a follower of Christ and faithfully attended First Christian Church in Wilton Manors, FL. She also belonged to and supported the American Legion organizations. Her hobbies included cooking, playing cards, bingo and backgammon. She enjoyed her dogs and traveling with her husband and family gatherings. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.
Survivors include one daughter, Terri Hilborn and husband Dan, one son, Steven Hudson and wife Jan, six grandchildren, Bobby, Steve, David, Aderianne, Amy and Danny, great grandchildren, Mitchell, Mackenzie, Matthew, Madeline, Hunter, Jensen, Maddox, Ayden, Adyson, Mia, Seth, Brooke, Finn, Shay, Cam, Knox and Harper and one great great grandchild, Liam James Tyson.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 11:00 - 3:00 at the Kraeer - Fairchild Funeral Home, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family on Lauderdale Memorial Park.
It can be a great comfort to a grieving person or family to hear that others thought highly of their loved one, too. If you knew and admired Dorothea, be sure to let the family know by writing a few words in the "Memory" section of her obituary on the Kraeer - Fairchild Funeral Home website. www.KraeerFairchild.com
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