Annette M. Smith, 59, of Pioneer, passed away at home, after suffering a battle with cancer on December 23, 2011. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 17, 1952 to parents John and Santa Fondale. She moved to Salinas, CA at the age of eight with her parents where she resided until she moved to San Juan Bautista to raise her son Tim.
 She was a resident of San Juan Bautista for 28 years before retiring and moving to Pioneer. Annette loved to read, garden, and sew. Those who knew her well will forever remember her many talents in the kitchen. Whether it was cooking sauce to pour over pasta, or baking a homemade apple pie, she was always in the kitchen making something delicious. She will be forever loved and will be missed deeply by many.
She is survived by her husband Richard Smith of Pioneer; son, Timothy (Christy) Stacy of Hollister; mother, Santa Fondale of Folsom; brothers, Phil (Cindy) Fondale of Pioneer and John (Joelle) Fondale of Folsom; grandchild, Sydney Stacy of Hollister; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.
She is preceded by her father, John Fondale.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at Community Church of Pine Grove located at 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove, CA 95665.
Burial to follow at Amador Memorial Cemetery located at 25999 Highway 88, Pioneer, CA 95666
A Celebration of Life will follow graveside services at the Community Church of Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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