Mary Agnes (Scott) Smith

January 20, 1923 - January 25, 2019

Mary Agnes (Scott) Smith, of New Freedom, went from life to Life Eternal on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 4:30 AM at Rest Haven-York at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Clester W. Smith who entered into rest on July 16, 2009. Aggie was born in Gettysburg on January 20, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Raymond S. and M. Blossom (Knouse) Scott. She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School, Class of 1940. After high school she attended and graduated from the York Hospital School of Nursing. Aggie was a homemaker and very involved in many activities. She was a charter member of Rainbow Chapter #517 Order of the Eastern Star and past matron, serving in 1961. She held various state appointments over the years, served as District Deputy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania of District 16D, in 1966-1967 and she was Grand Adah of the Grand Chapter, in 1985-1986. She recently served in several positions at the General Grand Chapter. Aggie traveled extensively while living in a travel trailer. She has been to all seven continents and many countries. She was the past president of the Green Thumb Garden Club of Red Lion and a member of the Glen Rock Women’s Club. She loved gardening and arranging flowers. Aggie was a certified flower show judge. She was a nature lover and enthusiast, an avid wildlife photographer and she enjoyed watching bull riding. She was a life member of the Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg and was involved in the Woman’s Guild of the church. Ms. Aggie leaves her daughter, Daune S. Poklis of Henrico, VA and three grandchildren, Alphonse “Scooter” W. Poklis and his wife Judy, Justin L. Poklis and F. Aaron Poklis, along with three great grandchildren, Dann, Laura and Kenneth, as well as a great great grandson, Michael. Aggie also leaves a very dear friend, Doris Ziegler of Glen Rock, along with numerous others. She was preceded in death by her son in law, Alphonse Poklis on September 3, 2016 and her sister, Sara Oaks. A viewing will be on Tuesday, January 29th from 5-7 pm at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. Red Lion Chapter, #517 OES will offer a service in memory of Aggie, beginning at 6:45 pm. A Service of Honor and Praise for Aggie will begin at 7 pm at the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Mark Englund-Kriege officiating. Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 30th at 11:30 am at Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Gettysburg. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now; He set me free. The Viewing and Service have been cancelled at the request of the family. A viewing will on Thursday January 31, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Burg Funeral Home, Inc, 134 W. Broadway. Red Lion. Red Lion Chapter, #517 OES will offer a service in memory of Aggie, beginning at 6:45 pm. A Service of Honor and Praise for Aggie will begin at 7 pm at the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Mark Englund-Kriege officiating. Burial will take place Friday February 1st at 2:00 PM at Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Gettysburg.