Obituary of Louise E. Smith

Louise E Smith (Pinky) Our mother Louise E Smith, 89, died February 15, 2022 in Rochester, NY following a short illness. She was born May 15, 1932 in Rochester, NY to Raymond and Evelyn Mura. Louise spent most of her early years in Greece, NY where she grew up with and later married her childhood friend and sweetheart Robert Smith. Louise and her husband settled in Hilton, NY where they raised their two girls, Judith and Donna. Besides being a fulltime mother and homemaker, Louise drove school buses for many years in the Hilton school district. Louise also was the fulltime bookkeeper for her husband's auto repair business – Bedford's Garage. Louise and Robert were ardent supporters of the Hilton marching band throughout their daughters' high school years and accompanied them to "Expo 70" in Japan in 1970. Following retirement, Louise and Robert moved to Ocala, Florida and traveled extensively in their RV. Louise was predeceased by her husband Robert Smith and brothers George Mura and Emmett Mura. Louise is survived by daughters Judith (David) Gerstner, Donna (James) Hay, grandchildren David (Berkeley) Gerstner, Christian (Jennifer Johnson) Hay, Sara (Shawn) Hay, several great grandchildren and brother, William Mura. The family will hold a private burial service at the convenience of the family. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com