Mrs. Kathryn Anna Smith
October 22, 1924 - October 28, 2019
Kathryn Anna Smith of Goldsboro, MD died October 28, 2019. She was 95. Born on October 22, 1924 in Champion, Ohio she was the daughter of the late John and Carol Kurfis. Kathryn worked as an administrative officer for the NASA Goddard Space Center where she traveled to all 7 continents and became the first person to speak on the Through Communication Satellite. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Greensboro and served on both the memorial and finance committees. Kathryn is survived by her daughter Elaine Broening (Fred) of Goldsboro MD, granddaughter Kathryn Lucas (Steven) of Grasonville MD, grandson Joe Jarrell (Jennifer Spalding) of Martinsburg WVA, grandson Russell Jarrell (Amy Brady) of Huntington MD, and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded by her husband Russell Parker Smith, and her stepson Russell F. Smith. A service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday November 2, 2019 at St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Greensboro with a one-hour prior visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made in Kathryn's name to the St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Greensboro, MD. For online condolences visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com
Kathryn Anna Smith of Goldsboro, MD died October 28, 2019. She was 95. Born on October 22, 1924 in Champion, Ohio she was the daughter of the late John and Carol Kurfis. Kathryn worked as an administrative officer for the NASA Goddard Space... View Obituary & Service Information