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Kayann Smith

Date of Death: March 14, 2020

Kayann M. Cordes Smith, 68 of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Kayann was the daughter of the late John and Kathlyn (Smith) Cordes.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Cordes.

She leaves her husband of 44 years, DeWayne K. Smith, a stepdaughter, Jodi (Thomas) Musguire, two step grandchildren; Brian (Melissa) Koah, and Jessica (Jonathan) McConahy, five step great grandchildren, and two brothers; Joe (Terri) Cordes, and Jimmy Cordes.

A beautician, Kayann operated a beauty salon in Rochester.

She became a very active and involved resident of Jefferson Manor and Health Center where she lived the last several years. She was known for her quick wit and firecracker personality. Kayann will be deeply missed by her friends and loved ones.

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Kayann M. Cordes Smith, 68 of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Kayann was the daughter of the late John and Kathlyn (Smith) Cordes.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Cordes. She leaves her husband of 44 years, DeWayne K. Smith, a stepdaughter, Jodi (Thomas)Continue Reading

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Kaleigh courson left a message on March 17, 2020:
You were such a great lady , you will never be forgotten 😒 I loved spending time with you in your room 😁 so glad I met u you were so loved ❤️ now your in heaven smiling down on all of us with no pain 🙏 love u
Lisa Wagner left a message on March 17, 2020:
I’m so sorry. She will be greatly missed 😢😢😢😢
Linda Bailey left a message on March 17, 2020:
RIP KayAnn...You are at peace now.I will always remember you and us playing cinch,we had a lot of good times.You'll be greatly missed my dear friend.
Brianna King left a message on March 17, 2020:
Rest In Peace you sweet lady! Who would always give me the look and tell me something new every time I seen you! From our own little side jokes and all! You definitely deserve to be at peace! To the family, I’ll never forget how proud she was of her grand babies! And always worried about her husband! May you find peace! ❤️
Laurie Bish left a message on March 17, 2020:
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Elana Curry left a message on March 17, 2020:
Thank you for being my Manor Mama. Love you always.
Deidre wolfe left a message on March 17, 2020:
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Becky Fischer left a message on March 17, 2020:
So sorry for your loss. I always think of our good times!
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