Georgetown:
Edith "Edie" Ann Smith Duffy, 64, died Friday, November 9, 2012, at Tidelands Community Hospice House.
Ms. Duffy was born in Clarinda, Iowa on February 26, 1948, a daughter of Edith Sheaffer Smith and the late Eugene F. Smith. She grew up in Munhall, Pa. and graduated from Villa Maria College with a B.S. degree in nursing. Ms. Duffy moved to S.C. in the 70's and earned a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of S. C. She worked as a state public health nurse and administrator in Columbia and Greenville for a time prior to moving to Georgetown. Until her retirement, Ms. Duffy was employed as a nurse director in Georgetown and Pawleys Island.
Surviving are: her mother of Munhall, Pa.; a brother, Gene Smith (René) of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sisters, Kathie Smith (John Burke) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Sue Salak (Ken) of Columbus, Ohio, and Peggy Rich (Mike) of Erie, Pa.; nieces, Abby Salak (Melissa Prendergast), Sara Salak, and Becky Salak (Dave Walker); a nephew, Chris Smith (Kristen Bush); and a great-niece, Ellie Walker.
Services will be held in Pittsburgh, Pa. at a later date. A local service will be announced.
Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440.
The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Funeral Home:
Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home
222 Saint James Street
Georgetown, SC
US 29440