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Maralin Enez Smith, 85, of Orange, passed away on December 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Born in Long Beach, California, on October 12, 1931, she was the daughter of Roland Nadeau and Mary Best. Maralin was very active in her church. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed painting and creating stainless glass pieces of art. For many years, she worked as a supervisor for the press operation for the University of Texas. Most of all, she enjoyed playing games and spending quality time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Hugh “Pete” Smith.

She is survived by her children, Stephanie L. Titsworth of Round Rock, Texas, Greg Smith and wife Jackie of Orange, Rene Ringer and husband Gary of Orange, and Nathalie Rupp and husband Bill of Orange; her grandchildren, Delores Constantine and Andrea Brazil and husband Kris; her great-grandsons, Donovan and Jackson Tohill; and her great-granddaughters, Blakely and Kamryn Brazil.

Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Smith, Bill Rupp, Donovan Tohill, Jackson Tohill, Gary Ringer, David Clary, Tim Coppage, and Bubba Simpson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St
New York, NY 10128, because of her love for animals. A special thanks to Dr. Calvin Parker, Altus Hospice and especially to Juanita Patten.