Meredith Arlene Smart

Meredith Arlene Smart, 78, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

She was born September 29, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of Richard and Genevieve (Cameron) Denny.  She married Dr. Lawson C. Smart on June 17, 1967.

Meredith was a 1966 graduate of Mount Union College with a B.S. in elementary education.  She taught at Penn Hills Elementary School prior to becoming a mother and homemaker.

Meredith was a member of Stone United Methodist Church where she previously taught Sunday school.  She was actively involved in the Meadville Garden Club and Meadville Country Club.  She also enjoyed flower gardening, flower arranging, and interior home decorating, with her amazing flair for style.

Some of her happiest times were spent laughing with friends and family, who enjoyed her great sense of humor and storytelling.  She also loved a good excuse to dance, especially the jitterbug.  But above all, she loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, to whom she gave her love, encouragement, and support unselfishly.

Survivors, in addition to her loving husband Lawson, include three children, Dr. Alison Lemberg (Brent) of Ithaca, New York, Anne Smart (Alberto Corvo) of Deland, Florida and New York City, and Dr. L. Ryan Smart (Mona) of Manlius, New York; and six grandchildren, Cameron, Reilly, and Delaney Lemberg, and Lawson Theodore (Teddy), Genevieve, and Layla Smart.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donald and Wayne Denny.

Calling hours will be Monday, July 17th from 1-3 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, where a memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Marchetta officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Meadville Garden Club, c/o Kathy Suich, 2367 Reash Church Rd., Cochranton, PA 16314 or the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net