Kelly Smithson

Kelly Smithson, 33, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017.  She was born in Silvis, Illinois. Her and her family lived in Port Byron, Illinois until 1999 when they moved to Leesburg. She was a bartender and a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tavares.  Kelly was a good cook, loved to decorate for events, and was very creative. She is survived by her Son, Tyler Smithson of Leesburg, FL, her parents, Mike and Debbie Smithson of Leesburg, Sister, Melissa (Cord) Brandt of Hillsdale, IL; Brother Jeremy (Amanda) Moore of Grand Island, FL, Nieces and Nephews – Nick, Dustin, Aidan, Jace, & Emily; Uncle Steve (Donna) Davis of Morrison, IL; Aunt Margaret of Sanford, FL and several cousins and extended family.  She was preceded in death by her best buddy in life and grandpa, Tulon Davis who passed away this past December 9th. The family will have a Remembrance Service for her this Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Instead of flowers, the family is collecting memorial donations for the Children’s Enrichment Center (CEC) at The First United Methodist Church of Tavares, which will be given in Kelly’s name.   Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.