Audrey Smith of Fillmore passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was born on June 12, 1952 in Hornell, a daughter of the late Burton Howell and the late Ida Jane Hallett. On August 5, 1988, she married Craig Smith who survives.
Audrey was a graduate of Friendship Central School, class of 1970. She was a bus driver for Fillmore Central School for 36 years and was known for making lasting connections with the students that rode her bus. She and Craig also ran “Just a Plane Bed and Breakfast” at their home in Fillmore for 25 years, where they made friendships with people from all over the country.
Audrey enjoyed taking care of the family home, sewing, quilting, and creating projects on her embroidery machine. She especially enjoyed her time with her embroidery club friends in Arcade. Audrey will be remembered for the way she was always reaching out to help others by delivering a meal during a hard time, sending a card to lift someone up, calling to check on a friend, and countless other acts of kindness. She had a way of making even simple things look and feel special. Most of all, Audrey’s family was truly her pride and joy in life.
Surviving in addition to her husband Craig, are their children, David (Molly) Clark of Grafton OH, Chad (Theresa) Clark of Lockwood, Tanya (Mark) Nichols of Erie, PA, Heidi (Brad) Eastman of Denver, CO, and Megan (Eric) Upright of Nunda, 10 grandchildren, Chloe (Dylan) Schaar, Zeke Clark, Brandon (fiancée Beth Schneider) Clark, Kaitlyn (Peyton) Bowen, Ryan Clark, Alaina Nichols, Lilly Nichols, Aiden Upright, Evan Upright, Ainsley Upright, and sisters Sandy Ess and Donna Olin.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Fillmore Fire Hall where a memorial gathering will follow until 6:00 pm. Pastor Sam Wolcott will officiate the Celebration of Life. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Street, Fillmore.
Online condolences may be made at: www.koplerwilliamsfuneralhome.com
