Ann Marie Smith

Ann Marie Smith, , 48, Fargo, North Dakota, and formerly of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Sanford Health Center, Fargo, North Dakota. Ann Marie Smith, the daughter of Michael and Peggy (Ryan) Baynes, was born in Grand Forks on September 2, 1970.  She attended schools in Grand Forks, graduating from Grand Forks Central High School in 1988.  Ann was married from 1990 – 2003  to David Smith III.   Ann resided in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Mississippi until she returned to Grand Forks in 2002.  Ann created a DVD drive to benefit the residents of “The Meadows” in Fargo where she resided for the past two years.   Ann is survived by her sons, David Smith, Ontario, Canada, and Joseph Baynes, Grand Forks;  grandchildren, Chloe and Bella;  father, Michael  Baynes, Grand Forks;  sisters, Charlene Atkins, Grand Forks, ND, and Margaret Baynes, Northwood, ND;  grandfather, Merle Baynes, Hamilton, OH;   and several nephews.    She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Baynes, grandparents, Mary Ryan, Palmer Ryan, and Margurite  Baynes.  A gathering of friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks.