Marian C. Smith

Marian C. (Morgan) Smith of Shelby Township passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on March 29, 1934, in Hamtramck, Michigan to Charles and Lydia Morgan. Marian was a 1951 graduate of Hamtramck High School and a woman of many passions. During her school years she played tennis, was a drum majorette, took piano lessons and enjoyed playing the organ throughout her life. In her adult years she played softball and golf and was an avid figure skater. By taking her great-niece, Cindy, to figure skating lessons she decided to join the Fraser Women’s Synchronized skating team – The Precisionettes and Fraser Eclipse. She traveled across the country to many skating competitions from Lake Placid, New York to Fairbanks, Alaska. Though above all, bowling was her biggest passion. Marian was a youth bowling association coach for 10 years (peanut, prep, junior and major divisions). She bowled in 50 Women’s State Tournaments and continued bowling through the age of 85. Marian and Ron loved to travel across the country, including a memorable six-week road trip out west and multiple vacations with Wayne and Dee. Marian is survived by her loving spouse Ronald Cummings; Brother Harry “Wayne” (Dolores) Morgan; Son Edward Sr. (Pam) Smith, Grandchildren Laura (Chris) Sheridan, Edward Jr. (Chelsea) Smith, and Robert Smith; Great-grandchild Es Sheridan. Marian was preceded in death by siblings Alice and Donald. Marian is also survived by The Cummings Family: Linda (Bill) Hyder, Mike (Laura), Jeff (Leanne), Daniel (Rosa) and David (Angie) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews – Pam, deceased (Ted), Linda (Lance), Wayne (Theresa), Melissa (Stefano Sr.), Diane (Marty), Darlene (Jim), David (Penny), Linda, deceased, Barbara (Johnny), Randy (Mary Lou) and great-nieces and nephews – Mark, Cindy, Ryan, Austin, Kayleigh, Cristina (Ryan), Stefano Jr., Angelina, Scott (Sarah), Ryan (Lacey), Jimi, Sam, Maya, Dave (Diana), Paul, deceased (Rachel), Wendie (Rob, deceased), Tommy (Denise), Katherine and Candida. Visitation for Marian will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a service at 6:30 p.m., at Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315. Marian’s interment at Resurrection Cemetery will be private.

Marian C. Smith

March 29, 1934 - September 27, 2025