Eileen Dorothy Smith-Graby, 89, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully at her residence on May 31, 2012 with her family by her side. Eileen Dorothy Heemstra born December 31, 1922 in Monroe, North Dakota to Albert and Pearl Heemstra. The family moved to Pine River, Minnesota. After graduating from Pine River High School, she joined the U.S. Navy to serve in WWII she was stationed in New York City and attended Hunter College for her basic training and nursing. While stationed in N.Y. she met and married Ralph Smith, from Calvert County. They had five children, Kathleen Nowick, Darlene Dodson, Maxine Swontek, Douglas Smith, and Ralph Smith. Eileen later married Henry Graby.
Eileen lived in Severna Park and worked as a nurse at Crownsville State hospital for 26 years before retiring. She was a Sunday school teacher at Severna Park Baptist Church for many years. Eileen later moved in with her son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Susan Smith, in Gambrills, Maryland. They eventually moved her back to Calvert County with them where she spent her last seven years. Eileen enjoyed her church, studying the Bible and was a substitute Sunday school teacher. She also loved reading, sewing, cooking, canning, playing practical jokes, and was a big fan of Jeopardy. She was also proud of having visited all 50 states, as well as the Netherlands and England.
Eileen had five children, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.