November 27, 1938 – July 24, 204

Mary Ann Smith passed away peacefully at her home in Grass Valley surrounded by loved ones on July 24th at the age of 85.

Mary Ann Pacheco was born on November 27th, 1938, one of 8 children to William and Belle Pacheco in Oakland, Ca. She married Donald Lee Lancaster in 1954 and had two children, Donald and Deborah. In 1959 she married Ronald Perry Smith and had four children, Gene, Gina, Rhonda and Gary.

Mary Ann loved God and her family and was a devoted wife and mother. Together Ron and Mary Ann raised their children in the Bay Area initially, then moved to Grass Valley in 1967.

When her youngest children began high school she entered the work force at The Grass Valley Group, 1977-1992; High Country Tech 1992-2002 and B&C Hardware 2003-2018. Having a very strong work ethic as well as always wanting to keep busy, Mary Ann recently spent time volunteering at Hospice Gift & Thrift.

Her greatest joy was being with her large family of 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Our mom radiated positive energy and enormous love. She could often be found outdoors gardening or with her family. She enjoyed walking, making her famous fudge at Christmas & cooking her families favorite dishes. If you knew her personally you most likely shared a cup of her beloved French coffee with her.

Our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many will be treasured and missed immensely. Her legacy is a life of unconditional love, of service and devotion.

Mary Ann is survived by sons, Donald (Renee) Lancaster of Merced, Gene (Tami) Smith, and Gary (Debbie) Smith of Grass Valley; Daughters Gina (William) Hall of Arizona, and Rhonda Smith of Grass Valley; brothers Alvin Pacheco and Tom Pacheco.

Maryann is preceded in death by parents, William and Belle Pacheco; daughter Deborah (Lancaster) Huson, siblings William, Ernie, George, Joseph and Darlene and great grandson Nashoba Nayukpa O’Keefe Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of The Foothill in Grass Valley.