Erma Lucille Smith, age 83, of Logan, Ohio, passed away May 15, 2026, at her residence.

Erma was born November 19, 1942, in Logan, Ohio. She is a retired phone operator at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus; member of the Church of Christ in Allensville, Ohio.                              

Surviving is her daughter Vickie Lynn (Gregory) Crabtree of Columbus; son Gregory Robert (Sandra) Smith of Logan; grandchildren Cynthia Ann (Joshua) Ogg of Logan, Keith Robert (Cassandra) Smith of Logan, Laura Marie Crabtree of Columbus, Adam Christopher Crabtree of Columbus; great-grandchildren Orion, Sophia, Gwen, Elizabeth Ogg, William and Everett Smith; sister Shirley in Minnesota; step-children Carolyn (Bradley) Palmer, Peggy (Mike) Bishop, Tim (Zera) Reid; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Erma was preceded in death by her mother Frances Sater; husband of 53 years Robert George Smith; husband of 8 years Cecil Reid; sisters Mary, Carolyn; brother Bob; 3 nephews Rick, Christopher, Chad; niece Theresa; great-niece Andrea; great nephew Gary; brother-in-law Gary.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday May 19, 2026 at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with Al Simpkins officiating. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.

Calling hours will be 12noon-2pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

 Erma’s family wants to give special thanks to her nieces Cindy and Connie, for the care they gave Erma. The family also wants to thank Ally, Faith, and Lydia of Echo Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Erma.