EMMA KATE SMITH
Emma Kate (Katherine) Smith, 24, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Wheeling, passed away as a result of an accident on Friday, June 21, 2024.
She was born on August 9, 1999, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of Walter Charles, Jr. and Bernadette Marie Smith.
Emma Kate was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Maureen E. and Bernard K. Dawes.
In addition to her parents, surviving Emma Kate is her brother, Tyler James Smith; her paternal grandparents, Starr and John Henderson, and Walter C. Smith, Sr.; her aunts and uncles, William R. (Jodi) Smith, Larry Dawes, Beth Ann Dawes, Brenda MacGhee, Barbara (Tom) Dawes-Lau, and Beverly (Gary) Davis, Amy(Tim) Minch, Dennis Henderson; her loving cousins, Allison and Kaitlin Smith, Lauren (Andrew) Ott, Jeffrey Dawes, Amanda (Robert Urwin) MacGhee, Molly (Anthony) Sovich, Dawson Lau, Owen and Rory Jones, Stella and Spencer Sovich, Annabelle Ott, Leah (Nick) Thieman, Timmy Minch, Jared (Courtney), Kayla and Hadley Henderson.
Emma Kate had the heart and the voice of an angel and a smile that lit up the night sky. She was a gifted singer, always discovering new artists and new music and loved to share music with others. Emma Kate will be sincerely missed by all she touched and will always be deeply loved by all who truly knew her.
Emma Kate, true to her character, donated her organs and is ensuring her legacy will live through her gift. Her unending generosity will forever impact the recipients lives by their improved quality of life.
Family and friends will be received at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 3-7 pm where services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11 am with Rev. Margie Carr officiating.
Immediately following services, a luncheon will be held at Stratford Springs, 100 Kensington Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Liberty Music Therapy Program, 208 West Liberty Drive, Campus Union Box 126, West Liberty, WV 26074, or Ohio County Animal Shelter, 7011 National Road, Triadelphia, WV 26059.
Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-232-2732).