Groff Funeral Homes
1607 East Perkins Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Jean M. (Cruz) Smith, 46, residing in Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 9, 2022 at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Jean was born on July 8, 1975 in Sandusky, OH to Sylvester "Shorty" and Dixie (Rickard) Cruz.
Jean was the store manager at the Sandusky Hy-Miler. She enjoyed playing games on her phone, planting flowers, her pets, watching TV with her husband, Kevin, late night talks with her daughter, Emmah, family get together's, her Diet Coke, candles, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jean is survived by her husband, Kevin Smith, whom she married on October 31, 2017 after being together for 20 years. She is also survived by her daughters, Emmah Smith of Sandusky, Ashley Ross of Bellevue and Ariel Smith of Norwalk; son, Jordan Skiver of Norwalk; mother, Dixie Cruz of Sandusky; grandchildren, Julianna, Vincent, Wendy, Atlas and Mikey and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her father, Sylvester "Shorty", Jean is preceded in death by her sister, Denise "Nikki" Cruz.
Friends may call on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Pastor Dave Brown will officiate.
Those wishing to contribute to Jean's memory may do so to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to cash app, $shylo04.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
