Sue Ann Smith

Sue Ann Smith, 85 of Roseville, peacefully died in the evening hours of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home with her children by her side.

She was born on October 4, 1939, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Hannah (Neal) Bateson.

Sue spent her life as a homemaker, raising her children and later her beloved dogs. She spent her leisure time sewing and watching her grandchildren grow. Sue was a serious Cincinnati Reds fan, never missing a game and was the ultimate armchair coach, always critiquing trades and draft picks. She was a wonderful mother, and a darling grandmother, her family will dearly miss her simple yet classy soul.

Left behind to carry on her legacy are her children, Teri Neff, Robin (Jim) Baker and Kevin Smith; her sister, Carolyn Bateson, her sister-in-law, Linda Bateson; her grandchildren, Chelsie Emory, Jimmy (Julie) Baker and Justin (Erika) Baker; as well as her great-grandchildren, Lucas Baker, Maddox Baker, Logan Baker, Harrison Baker and Paisley Watson. She also leaves behind her favorite fur dogs, Bosley and Lucy.

In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Harry “Sonny” Smith who died on February 16, 2013, her son-in-law, Christopher Neff and her siblings, Nancy Embrey and Richard Bateson as well as her dog, Gizmo.

Friends and family are welcome to gather for graveside services at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at Iliff Cemetery where services will be rendered by Tom Tompkins.

Goebel Funeral Home is caring for Sue Ann Smith and her family.