Grace Adelle Smelser

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Grace Adelle Smelser, 77, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

She was born July 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Parker and Margaret (Morden) Snyder. On June 27, 1968 she married Larry Smelser who preceded her in death on October 19, 2018.

Surviving are her sons, Scott Smelser and Christopher (Kaliegh Crouch) Smelser, both of Celina; grandchildren, Jesse James, Justin Lemaster, Jadie (Clay) Elking, Makynly Smelser, Parker Smelser, Gage Stein and four great-grandchildren; siblings: Frank (Sandra) Snyder, Lillian (Clay) Keefer and Jacob (Michelle) Snyder, all of Celina, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a 1967 graduate of Celina High School.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, is in charge of arrangement.

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