Rosalee Smith

Rosalee Smith, 87, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2024 at Aultman Hospital Massillon ER.

She was born on September 17, 1936 to the late Charles "Coke" and Helen (Schillings) Welch in Parkersburg, WV.

She retired from Amherst Meadows. Rosalee was very giving and known for her generosity. Cooking and baking was one of her favorite things, and having family get together' s and holidays allowing her to spend time with her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, she loved buying gifts for family and kid's in need. She was dedicated to her family and anybody that needed her help, especially her grandchildren.

Rosalee is survived by her loving children Ricky Smith, Tom Smith, Catrina (Eric Croston) Smith, and Darena (Chad) Garrett; siblings Louise Simmons and David (Helen) Welch; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and step-daughter Regina Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son, Terry Smith; two grandchildren; and sister Joanne Marcum.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 from 11am-1pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, with a funeral service at 1pm in the funeral home, Pastor Amy Downard officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com