Madonna Alice Smith

Madonna was born June 6th, 1939, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late William and Eva May (Locke) Dodrill. She married David Lee Smith in Nashville, TN, on November 16th, 1970, but their time was cut short when David passed away on December 30th, 1978.

Madonna was employed as a cook at Howard Johnson for 18 years. She later worked at Chubby’s Rib Pit for 10 years, and following that, Century Villa for 10 years. She completed her GED at Kokomo in 1993.

Madonna was an active member of the Salvation Army, where she served faithfully until her passing. During her time in the church Madonna was a member of the corp council and women’s ministry, where she loved to serve homemade chicken and noodles at the annual chicken & noodle dinner.

Madonna was a sports fanatic, with the Indianapolis Colts being her favorite. She was often found yelling at the tv while her teams were playing.

Madonna is survived by her brother, Robert “Bob” Dodrill of Florida; Kimberly Astuto of McKenzie, TN, John (Katrina) Bolinger of Greentown, IN, Christopher (Debbie) Bolinger of Calimesa, CA, Denise (Robert Allen) Lancaster of Miami, IN, and Daniel (Stephanie) Smith of Lafayette, IN; Grandchildren, Mike (Kathleen) Astuto, David (Christy) Astuto, and Chris Astuto, Justin and Siobhan Bolinger, Ryan (Liz) Bolinger, Tiffany (David) Salvagnini, Tara (Aaron) Cooper, Andrew (Savannah) Lancaster, Baylee (Alex) Cotton and several great grandchildren John Micheal, Carter, Mariska, and Max Astuto, Brent Odum, Ethan & Landon Bolinger, David, Dawson, and Anastasia Salvagnini, Christopher and Annabelle Lancaster, and Arrione Cotton.

Madonna was preceded in death by her parents; uncles Herman and Leanord Locke and aunt Ruth Locke, granddaughter Kaylie Smith.

In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made in her name to the Salvation Army.

Promotion to glory celebration will be held at the Salvation Army of Kokomo Thursday June 15th at 4pm with a graveside burial at a later date for immediate family.

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