Celebrating the life of
Kathleen Lally Smith
November 24, 1947 - October 01, 2012
SAVANNAH - Kathleen Lally Smith was born on November 24, 1947 in Niles, Ohio to Dr. Edward and Naomi Lally. Kathleen and her four brothers Ed, Paul, Pat, & John were raised in Winslow, AZ and Youngstown, OH. After high school graduation, Kathleen worked as a medical assistant. She then moved on to United Airlines where she was a flight attendant and a fashion model for their print and television advertisements.
Kathleen met pilot, Robert Brookings Smith, II while flying routes out of Washington D.C. Kathleen and Bob were married in June 1972 and enjoyed forty years together. Happily, they raised four children in Annapolis, Maryland. Kathleen was a fantastic homemaker and enthusiastic mother; she was the most requested "field trip chaperone" during her sons' years at St. Mary's School in Annapolis. In 1991, Kathleen and Bob retired to Amelia Island, Florida where they lived until 2010, when they moved to Savannah, Georgia.
Kathleen, or "Ta" to her family and friends, was the hostess of legendary dinner parties, had a fantastic sense of humor and always made strangers feel welcome. She was a woman of great faith and a devout Catholic; Kathleen saw the good and promise in everyone. She enjoyed cooking, was an avid reader, and loved to spoil her two dogs, Atticus and Carmela. Kathleen was a terrible windsurfer and golfer, but was always game to try anything. Endlessly stylish, Kathleen was a licensed decorator and once owned and operated a bed and breakfast. Most of all, Kathleen loved to gather her family and friends together for any kind of celebration- Irish or otherwise!
Kathleen was the devoted wife to Robert "Bob" B. Smith, II and loving mother to Robert B. Smith, III Ginger, Molly Wilson Dave, Christopher "Smitty" Smith Nikki, and Jonathan B. Smith Shannon. She also cherished her eight grandchildren: JP, Katie, David, R.B. IV, Alex, Chloe, Finn and Connall. This summer, Kathleen became a great grandmother to baby Landon. Kathleen was a perfect wife, mother and friend and will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
A memorial service will be held on October 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc.
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Kathy and I were the best of friends. I met the Lally family when they moved from Arizon to Md. We attended St. Bernard's Catholic School in Riverdale. Spent many nights at each other's house and had many great times.Love you, Kathy
- Helen Jones Prado, Edgewater, MD
Chris and I are so sorry that Kathy is gone. She was a wonderful friend and example of a beautiful optimistic, loving person. She gave Christopher jr his first lacrosse stick and he went o to play for UD 4 years. I am sorry that you,have lost such a lovely mother and delightful person. Lots l ove, Sally
- Sally Willits, Coconut grove, fl, FL
Smitty and Nikki, We are sad to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sally and Dale
- Sally and Dale Akins, Bluffton, SC
Bob, Smitty, Nikki & entire family, we extend our prayers during your loss. You are all in our prayers and hope for some comfort during this time of sorrow.
- The Shine Family, Savannah, GA
Bob, It is with true sorrow that I read of the passing of your beloved Wife. Please express these feelings to your terrific son,'Smithy'.I know that you will miss her dearly. May God be a comforting hand on your shoulder as you go through this difficult period. Sincerely, Jim
- Jim Winters, Savannah, GA
Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. What an amazing woman! Please know that you and you're entire family are in our prayers.
- Holly, Annapolis, MD
Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. What an amazing woman! Please know that you and you're entire family are in our prayers.
- Holly, Annapolis, MD
Kathy and I were the best of friends. I met the Lally family when they moved from Arizon to Md. We attended St. Bernard's Catholic School in Riverdale. Spent many nights at each other's house and had many great times.Love you, Kathy
- Helen Jones Prado, Edgewater, MD
Chris and I are so sorry that Kathy is gone. She was a wonderful friend and example of a beautiful optimistic, loving person. She gave Christopher jr his first lacrosse stick and he went o to play for UD 4 years. I am sorry that you,have lost such a lovely mother and delightful person. Lots l ove, Sally
- Sally Willits, Coconut grove, fl, FL
Smitty and Nikki, We are sad to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sally and Dale
- Sally and Dale Akins, Bluffton, SC
Bob, Smitty, Nikki & entire family, we extend our prayers during your loss. You are all in our prayers and hope for some comfort during this time of sorrow.
- The Shine Family, Savannah, GA
Bob, It is with true sorrow that I read of the passing of your beloved Wife. Please express these feelings to your terrific son,'Smithy'.I know that you will miss her dearly. May God be a comforting hand on your shoulder as you go through this difficult period. Sincerely, Jim
- Jim Winters, Savannah, GA
Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. What an amazing woman! Please know that you and you're entire family are in our prayers.
- Holly, Annapolis, MD
Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. What an amazing woman! Please know that you and you're entire family are in our prayers.
- Holly, Annapolis, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
