Larayne Limitone Smith, 78, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 21, 1939 in the Bronx to the late Dominick and Florence (Maher) Limitone. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Smith; stepchildren: Robin (Jack) Salzman, Gary (Christine) Smith, Ron Smith, and Craig (Holly) Smith; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and her beloved dogs Oliver, Chicklet, Sophie, and the late Schatzie. She was predeceased by her stepson Jimmy (Debbie) Smith. Larayne moved to Orlando, FL in the late 1960s. She and her husband owned a landscape company that specialized in creating gorgeous views for estates in the Northwest Orlando area before retiring to Huntersville, NC in 2003. Larayne loved life, looking forward to each new day and the possibilities it might bring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and entertaining friends; she was a passionate animal lover and a talented artist whose medium of choice was watercolors. Larayne possessed a wealth of knowledge and was always impeccably dressed. Friendly to everyone she met, Larayne will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A wake will be held William E. Law Funeral Home, Massapequa, NY on Thursday, Oct. 5 th between 6:00-8:00 PM. The burial will take place at her family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY on Friday, Oct. 6 th at 11:00AM. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte 2700 Tomey Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203. donate@humanecharlotte.org