Obituary of Roxana Smith

Roxana Smith, 86, of Freehold passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Freehold. She was born in Memphis, TN, raised in California, and lived in Eatontown before settling in Freehold in 1977. Roxana was a dedicated educator for many years. She played many instruments, especially loving the piano, and was an animal lover. Roxana was part of the Women’s Club at the Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank as well as at St. Peter’s Church in Freehold Borough. She frequently enjoyed traveling around the USA.

She was predeceased by her parents, William and Cecile Malone. Roxana is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Ted Smith of Freehold, NJ; daughter, Diana Smith of Howell, NJ; and sister-in-law, Cynthia Lubeck of Watchung, NJ.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM with her funeral service beginning at 4:30 PM. Interment will be private. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America, 188 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com