March 28, 1932 - Oct. 6, 2008

Mary Lee Smith, 76, of Lebanon died Monday.

She was born in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of Fred and Gwyneth (Dickenson) Starr.

Mary Lee married her college sweetheart, James, in 1952. He preceded her in death July 2005. Mary Lee enjoyed volunteering in the reading programs at the local school and library, horseback riding, and spending time with her family, friends and beloved pets.

Mary Lee is survived by her five children, Gwyn Smith of Tiburon, Calif., Kimberly Rusu of Pittsburgh, Wendy Acker of Eugene, Jes Smith of San Jose, Calif., and Sally Polk of Seattle, and eight grandchildren.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements (www.sweethomefuneral.com).