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Marianne Hiller Smith, 98

Marianne Hiller Smith passed away on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at The VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. She was 98. 

At her side was her middle son, Douglas Hiller Smith, and her eldest grandson, Ashley Hiller Smith. Also at her side was Doug’s wife and Ashley’s mother, Viki Hein Smith. 

Marianne resided at HarborChase of Vero Beach since August 2019. Vero Beach residences included Seagrove and Garden Grove. 

Marianne was born December 30, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hugh and Lenore Hiller. She moved to Vero Beach in 1988 with her husband of 62 years, Frank Kingston Smith, who passed in 2003. 

Marianne and Frank have resided in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Ocean City, NJ. 

Marianne attended Friends Select School in Philadelphia, and Ogontz College also in Philadelphia. She married Frank on June 25, 1941. 

Marianne was a gourmet cook, and she was associated with several major restaurants during her working life. 

She is survived by her three sons: Frank Kingston Smith, Jr., Douglas Hiller Smith, and Hugh Gregory Smith. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Kendra Pratt, Ashley Hiller Smith, Cameron Todd Smith, and Shannon Smith. In addition, Marianne is survived by four great grandchildren: Cody Pratt, Taylor Pratt, Nathaniel Hiller Smith, and Lillian Rebecca Smith. 

A private service will be conducted for the immediate family.

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