Nina Jo Smith, age 77, from Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born on June 19, 1947, in Kemmerer, WY. Nina was the daughter of the late James Francis Horan, and Elizabeth Marie (Miller) Horan.
Nina was a vibrant and energetic soul, especially in her younger years. Her treasures in life were friendships and people around her. Nina’s career as an Operations Manager with HP/Agilent Technologies for 29 years was marked by dedication, and hard work. Nina had a love for Christmas and entertaining, a time when she would share her joy and festive spirit with everyone around her, creating countless cherished memories with her family and friends. Her gatherings were filled with love, laughter, and warmth. Nina also had a passion for racing, having herself raced mustangs in her youth. She also enjoyed the pleasure of going on long Sunday drives. Nina was also an active and devoted member of the Newark Baptist Church, where she found a community of faith and friendship that she treasured deeply.
Nina is survived by her children: Tiffanie Marie Gillete, Danny Butler Muzzey, and Donald Lewis Muzzey (wife, Linda); grandchildren: Travis Weyeneth, Tara Dang, Theodore Gillette, Job Gillette, Sophia Muzzey, Mason Muzzey, Mary Ellen Muzzey, David Muzzey, and Susan Muzzey; great-grandchildren: Ace Weyeneth, Aria Weyeneth, Ron Block, Jacob Dang, Ellie Flamos, and Mark Flamos.
In addition to her parents, Nina is preceded in death by her first husband, David Muzzey; second husband, Edward Smith; brother, Dennis Horan; sisters: Anita Readel, and Cheryl Frank.
A celebration of Nina’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2024, at R.T. Foard and Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE where family and friends may begin visiting at 2:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Sunday Breakfast Mission”, sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921.