Claudia E. Smith

November 5, 1947 - March 20, 2022

Smith, Claudia Elaine (Stone), passed away quietly at her home on March 20, 2022, with her son Lonnie and her dog “Baby” at her side, after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Claudia was born November 5, 1947, to James and Leona (Sevener) Stone of Ravenna, MI. She was a graduate of Ravenna High School, class of 1966. Claudia was preceded in her death by the love of her life, Larry E. Smith (2013), her parents (James and Leona Stone), her younger brother Jim Stone and her eldest sister Carolyn Schwartz. She is survived by her loving and faithful son, Lonnie Smith of Muskegon, sisters Sandy Fowler and Paula Shirey, several nieces and nephews as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Huiling Dong, her husband Zhen Chen, their sons Noryan and Noah for their love, friendship and generosity towards their “American grandma” over the years. Claudia, affectionately known as “Gabby” to her family, will be remembered for her selflessness, loving and cheerful attitude towards those she loved and sense of humor. She will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Claudia’s life will be held at a later date. Please visit www.Sytsema.com, to leave a memory or to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442.