Terry Lynn Smith

Terry Lynn "Tootie" Smith, 63, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2026 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on August 20, 1962 to the late Richard and Lavern (Ferguson) Danler in Massillon, OH.

A 1980 graduate of Washington High School, Tootie worked many years for Premier Therapy in Doylestown. She loved to play cards and was a member of several card clubs. She also loved to bowl, and play softball. Tootie was a Cleveland Guardians, Browns and Bengals fan. She loved her cats and dogs, especially her best friend Basie Mae. She was dedicated to her family and adored her grandchildren.

Terry is survived by her loving, daughters, Stephene Lynn Blile and Misty Marie Blile; step-children, Cody Smith and Rochelle Howland; grandchildren, Zayden, Trever, MyaLynn, Jamison, Creedyn, Ezra, Seth, Shane, Kendal, Araya, Jaxon, and Brentley; great-grandchildren, Kyson and Theory; siblings, Kathy (Tim) Ridgley, Richard L. Danler, Dorothy Kay Matlock, and Shirley (Dave) Huff; nieces and nephew, Shelly(Mike), Dianna (Nathan), and Dustin (Jessica); and many more nieces, nephews, great - nieces and great - nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Smith; and nephew, Danny Danler.

The family will gather with friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon.

Memorial contribution are suggested to the Stark County Humane Society.

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