Margaret S. Smith, 89, of Toms River, NJ, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at home while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she lived in Cranford, NJ for 45 years before moving to Toms River 12 years ago. She worked as a bank teller for many years. Margaret was past president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Bayway Post in Elizabeth, NJ and former member of the Rosary Altar Society at St. Ann's Church in Garwood, NJ.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband George H. Smith in 2003 and her son James R. Smith in 2015. She is survived by her daughters Kathryn and the late Eugene Jackson and Peggy Smith and her companion Bill Santana; her brother Robert Shimko and also survived by 7 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A memorial service will be celebrated at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Margaret's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.