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Evelyn Irene Smith, dedicated volunteer

May 1, 2024

Evelyn Irene Smith, 96, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Evelyn was born in Endicott, N.Y., Feb. 1, 1928, daughter of the late Floyd W. Walker and the late Lillian (Brearley) Walker.  She and her husband, William Smith, owned and operated Brick Barn Antiques in Harbeson for 16 years. She was a dedicated volunteer at hospitals and libraries throughout her adult life and was beloved by so many with whom her path crossed.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith; son, Kerry Smith; and siblings, Douglas Walker and his wife Ruth, and Patricia Walker. Evelyn is survived by her brother, Brian Walker and wife Willie; devoted son, Kenneth Smith and his wife Nora; daughter-in-law, Deborah Smith; four grandchildren, Robert Smith, Amy Schuyler and her husband Jim, Jennifer Bullock and her husband Tony, and Tara Greene and her husband Michael. She was also the proud great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren, Justin Smith, Rebecca Smith, Paige Smith, Jake Schuyler, Megan Schuyler, Avangeline Bullock and Rowan Bullock; and a great-great-granddaughter, Paula Brownwell.  

A private service for her family will be held at Coolspring Presbyterian Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com. 

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