Kathleen Patricia McNally Smith, age 75, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, formerly of Neptune, NJ, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, after a long illness. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Kathleen was born in Jersey City, and was raised in Colonia, New Jersey. She dedicated her life to her family and her Church. She was an active member of St. Catherine and St. Margarets Parish of Spring Lake, NJ, where she served in many capacities including as a Trustee and President of the Parish Council. She also taught 8th grade CCD Confirmation classes where she made a lasting impact on countless young Catholics for many years. She was a long-time employee of the Neptune Post Office. Kathleen had a passion for horses, which led her and her husband Leon to own several Lipizzans for over forty years. She retired to Alabama about 13 years ago to her farm in Robertsdale, with her husband.
Kathleen was predeceased by her father, Francis A. McNally; mother, Helen A Middelstaedt McNally of Colonia, NJ.
She is survived by; husband of 54 years, Leon Ronald Smith; daughters, Nicole L Smith of Eatontown, N.J., and Kristen L Smith of Robertsdale, AL; sons, Jared L Smith of Robertsdale, AL. and Justin L Smith and daughter in law, Melissa Wacha of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchild, Stephen William Smith and fiancé Maria Serratos of Roseville, CA; great-grandson on the way; and many other loving relatives and friends.
No service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.St.Jude.org
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