Phyllis Smith

June 13, 1932 - March 21, 2004

Phyllis Joan Smith, 71, of Clifford Ave., Bemus Point, died Thursday (March 18, 2004) in her home. She was born June 13, 1932 in Mishawaka, Ind., a daughter of Ira and Jane Ostrander. She had been a resident of Bemus Point since 1965. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Petersburg, Fla. High School. From 1966 to 1971 she had been the manager of the Yodeler Boutique division of the former Bigelow's Department Store, and had been the owner/operator of Joan's Hair Styling in Bemus Point until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of the Fluvanna Community Church. Joan absolutely adored her three grown sons, their wives, her precious grandchildren, and her dog, Buddy. Living her life for the glory of God was Joan's greatest accomplishment. Her beautiful home was filled with laughter, the love of neighbors and friends, and the presence of the Lord. Crowned Mrs. Florida runner-up fifty years ago, Joan is now receiving the crown of life. Surviving are three sons: Sid M. Boughton of Safety Harbor, Fla., Glenn Boughton of New Port Richey, Fla., and David Boughton of Bemus Point; 6 grandchildren: Sid J. Boughton and Farrah Fitzgerald of Safety Harbor, Cheryl Davis of St. Petersburg, Fla., Marie Boughton of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ryan and Tabitha Boughton, both of Bemus Point; a greaat granddaughter, Hailie Davis of Salt Lake City; and four sisters: Jean Leonard (her twin) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sherrie Golden of New Elm, Minn., Judy Anderson of Seminole, Fla, and Linda Thompson of Murphy, N.C. Rev. Dayle Keefer will officiate at the memorial service. Memorials: Fluvanna Community Church 3363 Fluvanna Ave. Ext. Jamestown, N.Y. 14701 -or- Hospice Chautauqua County 4840 W. Lake Rd. Mayville, N.Y. 14757