Sarah J. Bartlett - Funeral Director
Sarah grew up in the Vestaburg area and graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1994. After graduation, Sarah attended Ferris State University, Montcalm Community College, and then graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2000. She became a licensed funeral director in the state of Michigan, after working in the funeral business for five years. She started working for Smith Family Funeral Homes in May 2001. Sarah is involved with the various duties of the funeral business, including preparation, family arrangements, coordinating funeral services and anything else that the family may need assistance with.
She resides in the living quarters of the St. Louis Chapel with her husband Josh and daughter Olivia. Sarah often assists at the other five locations as well. She enjoys reading, flower gardening and spending time shopping. She also enjoys spending time at the lake and all water sports activities.
 Angela S. Flemming - Funeral Director
Angela grew up in Marine City, Michigan, near Port Huron. She graduated from Marine City High School in 1985. Angela attended St. Clair County Community College, Oakland University and then graduated from Wayne State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1993. She became a licensed funeral director in 1994. Angela joined Smith Family Funeral Homes in June of 2007 after working in the funeral business for many years. She is involved in all areas of funeral service and assists at all six chapels with her primary location being in Owosso.
Angela and Steve reside in Ovid, MI and have four children, Chad, Zachary, Hannah, and Selena. She enjoys gardening, reading, and spending family time together.
 Norman P. Smith - Funeral Director
Norm graduated from Carson City High School in 1984 and grew up in the Crystal Lake area. He then joined the United States Army in 1986 and was honorablely discharged in 1992. Norm then attended Lansing Community College and Montcalm Community College for his prerequisites for Mortuary School. In 1995 Norm graduated from Worsham's College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois. He then became licensed in the state of Michigan in 1996. Norm is involved in all aspects of Funeral Service while assisting at all six chapels. Norm and his wife Lisa reside in Corunna with their children Seth, Ryan and Kristin. Norm and Lisa enjoy hunting and fishing with the kids and riding mortorcycles in their free time.
 Hal Rice - Pre-Arrangement Specialist
Hal Rice is a longtime resident of Mid-Michigan, residing in rural St. Johns for the last 16 years with his wife, Sally, and their two daughters. He has been active in many areas of the community, currently serving as President of the St. Johns Kiwanis and President of the Board of Directors at the Clinton County Senior Activity Center, as well as serving at Northpointe Community Church.
Hal has been a Pre-Arrangement Specialist for a number of years. During this time, he has helped hundreds of families avoid the difficult chore of making decisions at the time of the loss of a loved one by planning ahead. His mission is to insure that no one has to come into our funeral home on the worst day of their life uninformed and unprepared. Did you know it is possible to personalize your funeral service by planning it yourself? You can pick out everything from what music you would like, to what type of merchandise is appropriate to celebrate your life. Every decision you make now, is a decision that a spouse or family member will not have to make in the future.
Judy A. Miller - Receptionist, St. Johns Chapel
Judy began working for Smith Family Funeral Homes as a receptionist in the St. Johns Chapel in September of 1996. At Smith Family Funeral Homes we take pride in the services that we offer our families. The "After Care" program that Judy personally handles is important in helping families cope with their recent loss. She also recognizes people in our surrounding communities by sending them laminated keepsakes of their life's accomplishments. You can also find Judy helping out in our other chapels when needed.
Judy was born in St. John's, Michigan and has lived in the Elsie & St. Johns areas all of her life. Her daughter Kari, and her husband Dan, have two boys, Tyler & Travis. Her son Kore, and his wife Candi, have three children, Emily Alison & Kyle. Judy's daughter Trudy died in 1999 and leaves her children Holly & Alec. Judy attends the Elsie United Methodist Church and she enjoys being with her family, sewing, reading and working in her yard.
 Wendy Pullen - Office Manager
Wendy was born in Saginaw, Michigan and has lived throughout the Mid-Michigan area. She graduated from Perry Baptist School in 1990, and attended Cornerstone College of Grand Rapids and Baker College of Owosso. Wendy began working for Smith Family Funeral Homes, at the Elsie Chapel as Office Manager in February of 2004. She takes care of the paperwork and artistic media for each service including; memorial cards, register books, candles, and videos.
Wendy lives in Owosso, Michigan and is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Corunna, Michigan. She enjoys reading, crafts, and flower gardening.
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