Marilyn R. Smith, 82, of Fort Wayne died December 2, 2022, at Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne. Marilyn was born November 24, 1940, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Andrew W. and Viola H. (Vodde) Mahrt. She married Jerome L. Smith on July 25, 1959, he preceded her in death on January 28, 2020. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from Lincoln Life Corporation as the New Business Administrator. She enjoyed spending her retirement, with her husband, at Lake Pleasant, Manapogo Park for many years. Marilyn is survived by sons, David (Claudia) Smith of Fremont, IN, Brian (Denise) Smith of Monroeville, IN and Dan (Rose) Smith of New Haven, IN; daughters, Denise Smith of Fort Wayne, IN and Dawn Albright of Monroeville, IN; sister Dorothy (Lyle) Freimuth, Fort Wayne, IN 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister Elaine Freiburger; brother Edward Mahrt. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 2213 Brooklyn Ave with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2020, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses or St. Joseph Catholic Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.