Obituary
Abigail Elizabeth Smith, of Port Matilda, was born on October 5,
2009 and died unexpectedly on May 12, 2024. Abby was the beloved daughter of
Jennifer Black and Jonathon Smith and sister to Xavier Smith and Amelia
Smith.
Abby was a loving, creative, fiercely protective, determined old
soul with a large group of family and friends who loved her immensely. She was
a nurturing big sister to Amelia and an admiring younger sister to Xavier. She
also loved and cared for her two pet rats, Noah and Dylan.
Abby was athletic and sampled many sports throughout her life
including golf, softball, soccer, swimming, and spent over 5 years in
competitive gymnastics. Her musical endeavors included piano, violin, and
percussion. Abby loved being a percussionist in both the Park Forest Middle
School Concert Band and Symphonic Band and was already signed up to be in
marching band as part of the State High drumline.
Abby was also a Girl Scout Cadette, had been a scout for 9 years,
and was working towards her silver award. Abby had a passion for creating. She
made beaded jewelry, was mastering 3D printing, sewed her own clothing and
costumes, and created beautiful items out of resin and clay. Abby was her mom’s
best crafting buddy. Another passion of Abby’s was cooking and she followed in
her father’s footsteps in the kitchen, creating baked goods, pancakes, and
savory dishes. She was excited to take culinary courses at State High in the
fall.
Despite her allergies to all that is nature, Abby developed a deep
love for the outdoors. Abby was proud to be a leader-in-training this upcoming
summer at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center where she had attended camp
previous summers since the age of 4.
Abby’s life will be celebrated at the Haky/Georgiana Centre County
Funeral Home 1034 Benner Pike State College, PA 16801. Viewings will be held
Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM and Friday, May 17, 2024 from
10:00AM -12:00PM with a funeral service immediately following at
12:00PM. Interment will be private.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the
family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
While none of us are prepared to live in a world without Abby, we
do take comfort in knowing that she will live on in the memory and spirit of
all who knew her.