Born in Fords, N.J., Cristel graduated in 1955 from Woodbridge High School. She had lived in Old Bridge for many years before moving Jackson and finally to Lakewood in 1993.
She owned and operated her own flower shop in Marlboro Twp., N.J. which she had for many years.
She had attended the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manchester Twp., N.J. She was an avid reader.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph R. Smith, Sr. in 1975 and a brother, Edwin Laubach in 2020, and a sister, Shirley Gerhard in 2004. She is survived by her son, Joseph R. Smith, Jr.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. A funeral service will begin at 12 Noon at the D'Elia Funeral Home followed by the interment at Old Tennant Cemetery, Manalapan, N.J.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DEliaFuneralHome.com for the Smith family.
