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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Thelma Irene Smootz

April 22, 1932- April 30, 2021

Thelma Irene Smootz, 89, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 30, 2021 in Callaway, MD.

Thelma Irene Smootz was born on April 22, 1932 in a quaint country home in Jerome, Virginia.  She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 years old on April 30, 2021.  She was the loving wife of John Smootz to whom she was married 63 years.

Thelma retired from her job as a cafeteria worker for Calvert County Public schools at the age of 81. Before moving to Calvert County, she lived a majority of her adult life in Prince Georges County.  She was a homemaker and mother prior to working in the school system.  As a young lady she also worked at Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC.

Thelma was a feisty and loving woman and will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

Thelma is predeceased by her parents, Ira Monroe Miller and Sadie Caroline Miller; and, her siblings, Lawrence Miller, Andrew Miller, Wilma Miller, Guy Miller, Mervin Miller, Arlington Miller, Eunice Miller, Homer Miller and Carl Miller.  She is also predeceased by her daughter Deborah A. Crossley.

She is survived by her husband John K. Smootz (98); her children, Sharon Cline; Thomas Crossley and wife Suzanne; Ramona Moore and husband Russell; Betty Maher and husband Michael; and, Charles Smootz and wife Deborah; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676 from 12-1 PM with a memorial service to follow.  The memorial service will be livestreamed on funeral home’s Facebook page.  The family is requesting donations to individual favorite charities in lieu of flowers please.

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Visitation

Saturday, June 12, 2021
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Services

Saturday, June 12, 2021
1:00 pm

Interment

Contributions

Charity of One’s Choice

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    Skip Olsen
    3 May 2021
    9:18am

    We will miss Miss Thelma. She was a great person to know. I always enjoyed visiting and talking with her and Mr. John. Our hearts go out to Mr. John and Betty.

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    Melissa McCormick
    4 May 2021
    2:07pm

    Miss Thelma was a very sweet lady. I worked with her at Calvert Elementary about 24 years ago. She always gave me extra tater tots. I think that I was on her good side. She really touched the lives of so many people! My memory of her always puts a smile on my face.

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    The Reichel Family (Marianne)
    6 May 2021
    10:37am

    Miss Betty, we are so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. ” A brighter star was never born”. Your mom was always a step ahead of me with a funny, or great come-back! A very generous soul. Please give Big John a hug from me. I hope Heaven is ready for Miss Thelma!

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    Kayleen Edwards
    19 May 2021
    1:32pm

    It wasas always a great pleasure to see her and “Little Man” come to our estate sales! She was always happy, Full of life, energy and a smart comment…I sure will miss her!!

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    Skip Olsen
    3 May 2021
    9:18am

    We will miss Miss Thelma. She was a great person to know. I always enjoyed visiting and talking with her and Mr. John. Our hearts go out to Mr. John and Betty.

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    Augusta
    State
    West Virginia
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    Melissa McCormick
    4 May 2021
    2:07pm

    Miss Thelma was a very sweet lady. I worked with her at Calvert Elementary about 24 years ago. She always gave me extra tater tots. I think that I was on her good side. She really touched the lives of so many people! My memory of her always puts a smile on my face.

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    Solomons
    State
    Maryland
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    The Reichel Family (Marianne)
    6 May 2021
    10:37am

    Miss Betty, we are so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. ” A brighter star was never born”. Your mom was always a step ahead of me with a funny, or great come-back! A very generous soul. Please give Big John a hug from me. I hope Heaven is ready for Miss Thelma!

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    Huntingtown
    State
    Maryland
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    Kayleen Edwards
    19 May 2021
    1:32pm

    It wasas always a great pleasure to see her and “Little Man” come to our estate sales! She was always happy, Full of life, energy and a smart comment…I sure will miss her!!

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