Michele Ann (Darling) Smith, born September 14,1960 passed on to see her Lord on April 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born in Auburn, NY, Michele grew up in Jordan, NY where she ran track and graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School. She moved on to Norfolk, VA for a time before settling in the Central Square area. She is survived by her husband Brian, daughters Colleen Smith and Stephanie Hill (Roger), sons Jacob and Mark and grandkids Jacob, Anthony, Dillon, Leila, Lilly and great grandchild Evalynn, her Mother Mildred Darling, brothers John, Steve(Dawn), Roger (Tammy), Joe (Jill), Mike (Betty Sue), David (Jill) and Brian (Leslie) and sister Donna Van Wart as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Gaylord Darling. She was loved by and a friend to everyone and we are heartbroken she is gone.                                                             She loved sewing, knitting, cooking and her animals as well as hiking and picnics. Calling hours will be 5-7pm Friday, April 21st at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. Elbridge for all friends and family. A prayer service will follow at 7pm led by Rev. John DeLorenzo. In lieu of flowers Michele wished everyone to plant something in her memory.