Elizabeth L Smalley

Elizabeth Loretta Smalley from Mt. Holly passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family as she went into God’s loving and eternal care. She was 83 years old. She was preceded in death by her father Phillip, mother Irene Doucette, and her daughter Judi Lynn Oliver, who she lost only a year ago. She was born February 25, 1936 and raised in Plattsburgh, NY. She was employed at Champlain Valley Hospital, OLVA Nursing Home, and the dining hall on Plattsburgh Air Force Base. She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone in Mt. Kisco, NY. Her family relocated after her husband returned from Viet Nam and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She worked for AAFES. They were also stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Zweiberken Air Force Base in Germany where she also worked for AAFES. After returning to San Antonia, she owned and managed Buzzin’ Bee Daycare Center. All of the children in her care loved and called her Grandma. After her husband retired from the Air Force they moved to New Jersey so her family could be together, as her son-in-law was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base. Elizabeth worked for the Ft Dix/McGuire Commissary and retired in 1995. Elizabeth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Douglas; three daughters: Patricia A Pudlo & her husband Ronald of Browns Mills, Judi L. Oliver of Austin Texas and her companion James F. Nixon, and Michelle C. Buckridge & her husband Michael A. of Homosassa, FL; 4 grandchildren: Christopher D. Oliver of Mount Holly, Jennifer L. Schuzle & her husband James of Willingboro, Philip J. Oliver of Crystal River, FL, and Sharon L. Morgan of Homosassa, FL; and a great-grandaughter Tessa M. Oliver of Mount Holly. She is also survived by two sisters, Eleanor Bouvia of Zephyrhills, FL and Catherine Baker of Plattsburgh, NY. She was affectionately called “Aunt Pete” by her nieces and nephews. We are heartbroken and she will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends may attend her viewing on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00 – 10:30 AM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 260 High St., Mount Holly. Interment in the BGWCD Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth L Smalley

February 25, 1936 - July 26, 2019