Gladys Virginia (Getz) Smith

Jan. 24, 1953 – Jan. 29, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend Gladys Virginia (Getz) Smith on January 29, 2026, at her home in Lovell.

Virginia was born January 24, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Elizabeth K. Shipp and Nathan Henry Getz.

In 1975, she married Bruce Wayne Hayden. On July 1, 1983, she married the love of her life, James Henry Smith, in Norfolk, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by husband James Henry Smith, son Samuel Wilson Smith, brother Phillip Getz and sister Dorthy Seagroves.

Virginia is survived by two sisters, Kay Snyder and Mary Sullivan; brother Harry Getz; sons Christopher James Smith, Patrick Henry Smith, Dwain Hayden and David Hayden; daughter-in-law Natalee (Kasinger) Smith; grandchildren Chloe Smith and Autumn Olsen; sisters-in-law Carolyn and Cathy; brother-in-law Scott; nieces and nephews; Heather Dawn Cozzie, who was like a special daughter to Virginia; and Thomas Kleiner, who was a very special friend to her. 

Virginia was a very kind and loving person and will be sadly missed by everyone that loved her. 

No funeral arrangements have been made at this time. More information will follow at a later date.