Ali Marie “Alice” Smith, age 34, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away
Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday starting at 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Ali was born in Alma, Michigan on September 1, 1989, the daughter of Lloyd Robert and Karen S. (Vusich) Smith. She was a graduate of St. Louis High School with the Class of 2007. Ali was an avid University of Michigan and Detroit Tigers fan, attending many spring games with her family. She took her daughter to every event you could think of; visiting splash parks, zoos, and beaches. Ali and her daughter Nora would wear matching outfits and have so much fun together. Their special friends, Jannette and Jazmine would go with them. It can be said that people brighten a room with their smile, but it was so true about Ali. She will be fondly remembered for her wonderful tight hugs, her loyalty, and her strong-willed heart. Ali was very giving and helpful, especially to Breckenridge Elementary School where her daughter attended. It was important to her that all the kids at the school were taken care of and could take part in all school activities. Ali was attending Delta College to finish her Bachelor’s Degree.
She is survived by her cherished daughter Nora Ann Painter of Breckenridge, MI; parents Lloyd and Karen Smith of St. Louis, MI; brother Garrett Smith of St. Louis, MI; significant-other Aaron Painter of Breckenridge, MI; grandmother Mary Vusich of Ithaca, MI; aunt & uncle Kelly and Steve Roberson of Marion, OH; uncle & aunt Matt and Deb Vusich of Perrinton, MI; aunt Mary Baker of Perrinton, MI; uncle Randy Smith of Alma, MI; special friends Jannette and Jazmine Billings of St. Louis, MI. Ali is also survived by many cousins and friends Ali was preceded in death by her grandfather John R. Vusich; her grandparents Robert and Ellen Smith; uncle Chuck Baker; aunt Nancy Sehlke; and aunt Chris Smith.
Because Ali was such an avid sports fan, please feel free to wear your favorite sports team attire in honor of her.
Memorials may be made to Breckenridge Elementary School in honor of Ali. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.