Erin M Smith
August 15, 1979 ~ June 1, 2009
Erin Marie Cralley Erin Marie Cralley Smith, 29 of 320 16th Street, Franklin PA , went home to be with the Lord at 10 pm on Monday, June 1, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, PA, after a two year courageous battle with cancer. Born August 15, 1979 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Dennis Cralley and Jacqueline Grimm Cralley. Erin graduated in 1997 from Rocky Grove High School in Franklin, PA where she was a member of the High School Band and Chorus. After attending Edinboro College in PA, she moved to North Carolina where she met and married her late husband, Joshua Trenan Smith. Erin worked as a Manager of Chilies in Winston-Salem, NC, and had previously worked as an Events Manager at TPC-Wake Forest Country Club in Wake Forest, NC. After the onset of her illness, she relocated back to Franklin PA to begin treatment. She was a member of Cooperstown United Methodist Church in Franklin PA, and a member of Elks Club BPOE #110, and Ducks Unlimited - Sugarcreek Valley Chapter. Erin enjoyed reading, Sudoku puzzles, and she loved the theater. She loved spending time in the North Carolina mountains and the beach. Most of all, Erin loved spending time with her children and her nephew. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her amazing strength and courage. Her battle with cancer was fought through her faith in God that grew stronger each day. Many lives were touched by her determination and courage. Survivors include her parents, Dennis and Jackie Cralley of Franklin; her 5 year old daughter, Ryah Elizabeth, and 2 year old son, Trenan Jesse; and her brother, Sean Cralley and his wife, Patty of Cooperstown. Her North Carolina family includes her Mother-in-law, Debby Shelton Beauchamp of Advance, along with her four Brothers-in law, Jeremy Smith of Durham, Joel Smith of Advance, Jacob and Josiah Beauchamp of Advance, NC, and her Father-in-law, Thomas Smith and his wife, Patty of Mocksville, NC. Her paternal grandparents are Howard and Virginia Cralley of Cedarburg, Wisconsin and maternal grandmother is Anna Grimm of Kittanning, PA and her nephew is Dylan Cralley of Cooperstown, PA. Erin was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Smith in 2007, and maternal grandfather, Jack Grimm. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Thursday, June 4 at the Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin, PA. Funeral Services will be at 11 am Friday at Cooperstown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph P. Martin Jr. officiating. He will be assisted by Pastor Will Pryor of Harvest Fellowship Church in Advance, NC. The family requests memorials be made to the Kirtland Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323, whose purpose is helping with cancer patients. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Jackie, Dennis, and Family,
There is not enough words to express my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss of your very young daughter, sister and mother..
May the Lord give you strength and comfort you in the days ahead. Erin is now a very special angel and will always remain in your hearts as she watches over you. In Chrit Love, Marian McCool
Dennis,Jackie,& Shawn we are saddened by your loss. Erin was such a beautiful girl. Her strength and courage were just remarkable. She was always a sweet, friendly girl. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Cyndi
Your family and children will be in our thoughts and prayers.
For her short time here she has touched many hearts and will not be forgotten.
Jackie, I said a special prayer yesterday for Dad, Aunt Dee, Uncle Jack and everyone else to meet her at the gates of heaven. She’s with them now, and they will watch over her. All of our prayers are with you and Dennis and the kids. We love ya’ll!!!
It’s hard to find words for the loss of such a courageous individual. Please accept our sincere condolences along with our continued prayers.
My deepest condolences are with your family during this trying time. You are with God now, and our other friends lost. You will be sadly missed and forever remembered by all you who loved you.
May you rest in peace…God Bless.
We are very sorry for your tragic loss. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Erin will never be forgotten. She has been an inspiration to many people.
You will be missed by many! My thoughts and prayers go out with family and friends. —<-<-@
Dennis and Jackie, Jill and I were so sorry to hear about your daughter’s death. Please except our condolences and may God bless you all. Our hearts are with you and your sorrow.
Mike and Jill Shulse
Our thoughts & prayers are with your entire family. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Dennis, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter, Erin. I want to extend my condolences to both you and Jacqueline. I know that both of you have wonderful, happy memories of Erin that will be treasured forever. Her beautiful smile, strength and courage live on through Ryah and Trenan. God be with you all.
I’m terribly sorry for your loss. My God bless you all through this difficult time.
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God look over and bless you all in this time of grief.
Nick and Family
Debby & Family,
I am sorry to hear about Erin’s passing. May God bless you and keep you and pour his love upon each and every one of you during this time.
Although I never met Erin, I was a neighbor and classmate of her father, Dennis, throughout our school years. My mother was friends with her grandmother. Wishing everyone who knew and loved Erin my deepest and most sincere sympathy. I am always amazed when someone can complete their live’s mission in so short of a time. She must have been a special woman, indeed!
Dennis and family, my prayers are with you. Parenting is so hard sometimes – we don’t want to see our children suffer in any way – we’d gladly take the pain for them if we could. I definitely get the impression that Erin was a very special person. May the love she showed everyone continue to be in your hearts.
Dennis & Jackie;
Mourn not that she is gone, but celebrate the time you had with her and find comfort in knowing that you’ll be reunited in God’s presence.
His love be with you!
Cris Radke
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I can only wish you comfort and eventual ease in your grief. She was too young to leave this world. – From a classmate of Dennis – Jean DeLauche
Jackie, Dennis, Aunt Anna and Shawn: Words cannot describe the sadness I feel over the loss of Erin. I will always remember her sense of humor and her vibrant personality. Having her in my wedding when she was 8 was a treasure along with fun times on your visits to Texas. She was a great gift to all of us. Prayers are going out for all of you, and asking for many blessings for those 2 little ones. If I can do anything, please contact me. Love and Big Hugs, Tina
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and all who knew Erin. Memories from growing up with her are still vivid now as they were then. Her bubbly personality was still very strong when I saw her last November. I hadn’t seen her in a few years, but after her illness was in full bloom her beauty was still there. I will always remember her as a strong and funny person.
Even though I am very far away, I send my love and prayers to all of you. She was and will always be a good friend in my heart.
Good morning. I was reading the Winston Salem Journal this morning on line and came across Erin M. Smith’s obituaries. No I did not know her or any family, but I sit today heartybroken. I read it over and over and weeped for her children. I also read where her husband died in 2007. Her children will be in my prayers for a very long time to come. I pray God give all of you strength and guidence and patience for those children. Please know that if there was anything at all I could do for all of you I WOULD!!! May God give you nothing but blessings for the rest of your life!
Jackie and Dennis, I know Erin through many stories of her through Linda and Kelly. I remember seeing her full of life with Kelly through the years. Memories are what gets us through the darkness of this sad times. Erin’s spunk and love of life will give you the stregthen to carry on. Erin left you her most precious gifts her children. In them her life goes on and on….
Dear Jackie & Dennis Cralley:
I am sorry to hear of the your loss of Erin your beloved daughter. My mother and father (Nick & Roberta Polidora) told me of the news of Erin passing away. I would just like to express my sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of greif. May god bless you and watch over you and Erin’s childern. Sincerely, Evelyn (Diane Polidora) Miles and Family.
Still not a day goes by. KEM