Margaret “Maggie” Smedley, age 77, of Hudsonville, passed on and is dancing at the feet of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  She was born to Herbert and Gertrude DeVoss on July 13, 1942. Maggie was a graduate of Jenison Christian Schools, Unity Christian High School, Barrington College, and did graduate work at Columbia University. Her parents and brother had hearing loss and this began a passion for working with the deaf and hard of hearing community.  She married Kenneth Smedley on March 28, 1986 and enjoyed a tremendous marriage till Ken’s passing. They enjoyed traveling and camping together for many years. She taught deaf and hard of hearing adults and children in a variety of settings, including Illinois State University, Redding Public Schools in California, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Hope College, Grand Rapids Junior College, and at her church.  She brought the Christian message to many deaf and hard of hearing adults who otherwise could not have known the love of God. She loved teaching the message of Christ to her church family who could not be reached by other means. She continued providing Sunday School to them in her home until several weeks before her death. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth (Charlie) Smedley; parents, Herbert and Gertrude DeVoss; and son-in-law, Scott Greenup.  She is survived by her children, Cindy (Steve) Kramer, Thomas (Debbie) Smedley, Kare Greenup, Janet (Ron) Wyngarden, Julie (Scott) Lamer, Meredith Smedley, Sherrie Smedley, Jayson (Rikako) Jacoby; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Marilyn) DeVoss; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gord (Fay) Smedley, Jenny McBrian; many nieces and nephews; and favorite cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dave Feenstra, Nancy Feenstra, Linda Nikkel, Jayson Jacoby, Roxanne Newhouse, Deb Smedley, Kare Greenup and Julie Lamer, who provided her with much needed care and comfort in her final days.  The family would also like to thank her hospice nurse, Angie for the wonderful care given to Maggie. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood St., Jenison. A luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral service at the church. Interment will take place at Blendon Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Youth for Christ or Deaf Missions. In honor of Maggie go and do an act of kindness.  

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February 09, 2020 11:36am
Maggie will sorely be miss and She always will be in my ❤️ forever. She was a wonderful person and love her laugh, sense of humor. I met her at Shasta High when I was just 15 years old, She and I started become good friend and still keep contact her for many years until now, I miss you and love you, Maggie Now you can look down and remember my dimples smile, love and big hugs, Cherie 🍒

- Cherie Hilton

February 04, 2020 5:49pm
Maggie Devoss is truth my best teacher since I was in pardon jr high school thrust nova and Shasta high school and I will be truth miss her so much since I moved away from California to Florida and now I am in Austin Texas and really think of her and wish the family members in my prayer sir their loss. 🤟🏼

- Peter D Tyler former Billy Don Tyler

February 04, 2020 5:48pm
Maggie Devoss is truth my best teacher since I was in pardon jr high school thrust nova and Shasta high school and I will be truthky miss her so much since I moved away from California to Florida and now I am in Austin Texas and really think of her and wish the family members in my prayer sir their loss. 🤟🏼

- Peter D Tyler former Billy Don Tyler

February 04, 2020 5:22pm
Maggie is sweet lady ❤️I met her thur school and Angelo pizza deaf event !! I will miss her . She will be with her husband in heaven ..🙏🏻God blessing with family 🤟🏼❤️

- Anita DeClute

February 04, 2020 5:20pm
She will be missed, she was the best teacher ever!! God sent Maggie Devoss down from up above to teach children show them love, she’s not here with us today but she’s never more than a heart beat away.. she will be missed so much by all !!

- Mandy Francis (short)

February 03, 2020 6:52am
Maggie is a beautiful soul who enriched the lives of countless people. She will be missed by all of us. Condolences to those who now have to move forward without such a shining light in their lives.

- Jason DeVoss

January 30, 2020 12:09pm
We extend to you our Christian sympathy. Maggie was truly blessed to be a blessing. May you experience God's promised comfort. Rich & Connie VanderKlok

- Rich & Connie VanderKlok

January 30, 2020 8:32am
Maggie you have always been an inspiration and a witness to me. I remember our fun time scrapbooking. You will be missed. Patti nykamp

- patti nykamp

January 30, 2020 7:47am
Maggie, better days came for us because you loved us so very much and shared for faith so confidently and freely. Reflecting on smile and humor will stay in our hearts and continue to bring us joy. Well done, good and faithful servant!

- Dave Feenstra

January 30, 2020 5:21am
Maggie will be greatly missed on earth. She always had a ready smile and a warm hug. She brought so much joy who had the pleasure to meet her.

- Karen Jacobs

January 30, 2020 3:44am
Sorry to hear about Maggie. God bless her family she was a amazing woman.

- Jerry and Mary Behrens

January 29, 2020 5:04pm
Thank you Maggie for always beings a great friend, mentor and teacher Rest In Peace my friend 🤟 Kim

- Kim Lilly

January 29, 2020 3:22pm
better days are coming...our favorite saying

- deb smedley




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