Jenny Lind Smith, 87, of Royal Oak for 52 years, died Dec. 1, 2007, at St. John Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights. She was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Smith loved reading, playing cards, taught ceramics and was a wonderful cook. She also loved gardening and canning. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Howard Smith, whom she wed Aug. 11, 1940, in Highland Park; daughter, Laura Jinerson of Plymouth; grandchildren, Kerri, Kurt, David and Erica; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Howard Daniel Smith, and grandson, Karl.