Verna Smith

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Verna Pauline Smith, 92, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Smith was born August 17, 1915, at Doniphan. She was retired from factory work in St. Louis. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Teamsters Local 688, United Steelworkers of America, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Upholsterers International Union of North America. Mrs. Smith enjoyed quilting, traveling and spending time with her family - especially being everyone's "Granny". On January 11, 1940, she was married to Arvil H. Smith in Ripley County. He preceded her in death on April 10, 1985. Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Patsy Hanshew of Doniphan; one brother, Herbert Wall of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Sandra Emmons, Randy LeMaster, Richard Ballentine and Paula and Vic Miller; ten great-grandchildren, Mandi, Travis, Haley T., Amber Dawn, Jake, Jackie, Richy Ballentine II, Beau Ballentine, Robbie and Cassidy; and two great-great grandchildren, Madisyn and Caitlyn. Other survivors include special nephews, Drew and Jimmy Smith and many other nephews and nieces and their families. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ira David Wall and Mary Jane Phillips Wall, one daughter, Pansy LeMaster; five sisters, Virgie Lowe, Vada Stogsdill, Kathryn Lowe, Viola Tipton and Emma Sykes; and three brothers, Jack Wall, Virgil Wall and Joe Wall. Visitation will be Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Brother Hubert Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Verna
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Edwards Funeral Home, Inc.
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