Margaret Lorraine Smith Rodolfich

Margaret Lorraine Smith Rodolfich, age 89 of Gulfport, passed away at Driftwood Nursing Home, surrounded by the children who loved her, on December 31, 2013. She was born in Georgetown, Washington to Soloman and Gladys Smith and grew up in the Gulfport area. Margaret was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a passion for the outdoors, growing and caring for her flowers, sewing, quilting and collecting dolls. She is survived by her children, Jean (Alex) Vendrell of Lucedale, Ava (John) Coleman, Nicholas K. Rodolfich and Angela Ladner all of Gulfport; six grandsons, two granddaughters, seven great grandchildren and one great- great granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas D. Rodolfich; her parents, three brothers and two sisters. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Biloxi City Cemetery. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road in Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.