Ethel Leona Little Smith (86) passed away on January 20, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA.  She was born on October 20, 1933 in Elmira Heights NY a daughter of the Late Walter Little and Dorthey Ivah (Green) Little.  After her mother passed away Ethel and her sisters were raised by their Aunt and Uncle Otto Merrill and Mable Green.  Ethel was a full time home maker who loved collecting AVON and working in her flower beds.  Ethel was the president of the Waverly VFW Post 8140 women's Auxiliary for many years.

Ethel was predeceased by her Husband Charles Smith in 2016. sisters and brothers: Virginia E. Kerr, Dorothy I. Brott,  Helen M. Knipping, Marie Glazier, Betty Richie, Carlton O. Little, Donald Little, Eugene Green. Son-in-law: Raymond Estey

Ethel is survived by her children: Charles P. Smith  wife Marlynda of Van Etten NY, Philip J. Smith wife Michele K. Greenmum of Binghamton NY, Debora Estey  of  Boyd, TX. Brothers: Raymond Little of  Cortland NY, Richard Green of  Spencer NY. Sisters-in-law: Dolletta Smith and Charlotte Smith. Grandchildren: Sara L Wilson   husband Matt  Wilson of  Binghamton, NY, Lauren A Smith of  Waverly NY, Zachary Smith wife Vanessa   of  Penn Yan , NY,  Rebecca Smith of  Melbourne, Florida,  Kameron Smith  of  Van Etten , NY many nieces, nephews and friends

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ethel Smith will be held on Friday at 3:00PM at the Sayre Christian Church 427 S Keystone Ave Sayre PA with Pastor Paula Kraus Officiating with cremation to follow and burial of her ashes next to her husband Charles in the spring at the Glenwood Cemetery Waverly NY. A period of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service from 2-3PM.

Memories and condolences for the family may be shared by visiting her guest book at www.tiogapointcremation.com Caring assistance is being provided by Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options, Inc. 802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810.