Joy Pope Erd Smallwood

SMALLWOOD, Joy Pope Erd, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Keith Brandon Erd, and second husband of 3 years, Kenneth Smallwood; sister, Janis Pope Wade; nephew, Dwaine Wade; nieces, Judy Wade Turner and Sherry Wade Low, and step-daughter, Leslie Smallwood. Joy is survived by her step-son, William Smallwood (Brenda); stepdaughters, Deborah Smallwood Wittenhagen (Robert) and Sandra Smallwood Helmkamp (Greg), numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A longtime resident of Oakwood and lifelong resident of Montgomery County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Alda (Leichty) Pope. Joy was a graduate of Fairmont High School and attended the University of Dayton. She was an active member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Dayton, having served as Second Reader, Sunday School teacher and member of the Board of Trustees. Joy was also a member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, MA. Joy was a former president of Soroptimist International of Dayton and helped organize Mobile Meals in the Dayton area. She served many years on the board of The Oakwood Historical Society as Special Events chairperson. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Mr. Richard Baughman officiating. Contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 105 Sawmill Rd., Dayton, OH 45409. Condolences may be sent to the family via the internet on www.routsong.com

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429