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    Elizabeth Peterson Smith

    March 8, 1940 - October 24, 2021

    Elizabeth Peterson “Liz” Smith, age 81, of Huntington, WV formerly of Newark, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the home of her son. She was born March 8, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Hiawatha Lester Franklin, Sr. and the late Frances (Peterson) Franklin. She was a homemaker. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, Newark, OH. Burial followed in Welsh Hills Cemetery. Liz was a member of Trinity AME Church in Newark, the Elks Sisters, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed shuffleboard and was the American Legion Champion. She also enjoyed playing cards and taking trips to visit the casinos. Liz was an excellent cook and was especially known for her delicious macaroni and cheese. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Angie) Franklin of Huntington, West Virginia, Lamar Franklin of Gahanna, Pepe Franklin and Robert White, both of Newark, and Fawn Hadnot of Columbus; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Luther Benjamin Franklin, Sr. of Columbus; sister, Frances G. Franklin of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean “Peas” Hadnot; siblings, Hiawatha Lester Franklin, Jr., JoAnn M. Jackson, Beatrice Mae Franklin, Ralph Louis Franklin and Richard Louis Franklin; and her maternal grandparents, Maude Peterson Johnson and Luther Peterson. Henson and Kitchen Mortuary 6357 E. Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV is caring for local arrangements. www.hensonandkitchen.com

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    Elizabeth Peterson “Liz” Smith, age 81, of Huntington, WV formerly of Newark, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the home of her son. She was born March 8, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Hiawatha Lester Franklin, Sr.... View Obituary & Service Information

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