Blanche Smith

Blanche A. Smith born June 26, 1925 passed away on June 13, 2010 at her home after a battle with cancer. She had been a resident of Sun City since 2005. She is survived by her husband W.W. Smith, her three children, Bill Griffin of Sun City, Dixie Kley of Texas, Michele Cardenas of California, along with two stepdaughters, Cathy Madigan, and Patti McElhiney. Also many grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. She was world traveler. Whether she overcame the cancer or lost the battle, she always considered herself “a winner” Her faith sustained her. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. The family suggests donations be made to the Cancer Foundation in lieu of flowers.