Angela Schultzman Smith, born March 7, 1939, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 86. She was the widow of George A. Smith. Angela and George were married for 49 years and were blessed with two children, Philip Austin Smith and Jaimie Kathryn Smith. She was also the grandmother of Steven Smith.
As a young girl, Angela enjoyed her time as a Girl Scout and was especially proud of her involvement with the Mariner Scouts. She carried that same sense of dedication, curiosity, and adventure throughout her life.
Angela was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where she faithfully attended Mass weekly until her final illness. She was also a longtime member of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, where she shared her love of music as a violinist.
She had a deep appreciation for nature, with a special fondness for hummingbirds, backyard birds, and dogs. Angela graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1956 and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Nazareth College in Bardstown, Kentucky, earning degrees in Biology and Chemistry. She worked as a medical technologist (ASCP) for the offices of Drs. Bohle, Franks, Clark, and Hayden, and later for Drs. Figge and Bryant.
Angela is survived by her children, Philip Austin Smith of Owensboro and Jaimie Kathryn Smith of Paducah; her grandson, Steven Smith of Owensboro; sisters, Katherine Goetz of Lexington and Barbara Good of Silver Spring, Maryland; several nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.
She also leaves behind her beloved rescue Yorkie, Buddy.
Angela was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Smith; her siblings, Frances Walter, Sara Nell Hayden, Lucy Schultzman, Cecile Thomas, and David Schultzman; and one niece, Lynnelle Hayden.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her devoted home sitters, Payton Smith, Judy Graham, and Robyn Luther, for the compassionate care they provided.
Funeral services will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Paducah, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at 12 P.M. with Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Paducah. There will be a bereavement meal provided in the parish hall at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church following the burial.
Visitation will take place at the Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah on Tuesday, February 24th, from 5 to 7 P.M. and at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Paducah, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, from 10:30 A.M. until the service begins at noon.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to:
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048;
Kentuckiana Girl Scouts, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205;
St. Mary School System, 1243 Elmdale Road, Paducah, KY 42003;
Community Kitchen, 1237 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Paducah, KY 42001;
Paducah Cooperative Ministry, 402 Legion Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.
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