Della Smith

(From Benton County Funeral Home)

Della Ann (Sims) Smith age 90 of Bentonville AR passed away on Tuesday December 9th, 2025, at her new home in Anderson Missouri with her grandson and his family. Della was born on August 18, 1935, in Highlandville Missouri to the late Claude and Delphia Sims.

Della worked at Daisy MFG Company for 10 years, and at Tysons for 15 years. She then moved on to retire from Bentonville Public Schools serving as a lunch lady for 28 years. Della was 82 years old when she retired. Della lived in Bentonville for 68 years in the home that her and her late husband Sanford Smith built together. They started their life together on September 18, 1955, and shared 54 wonderful years together before his passing in 2010. Together they created a wonderful family and many great memories that will forever be cherished.

When Della was not working (which she truly enjoyed) she loved being with her family. Her family was the highlight of her life. Watching her grandkids, great-grandkids, and great great-grandkids play sports is one of her favorite pass times. If there was a football, softball or baseball game on the TV you can guarantee Della was cheering on her team loudly. She also enjoyed planting a big garden each year.

Della was known for her humor and pranking those she loved. Della was a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Gravette Ar.

Della is preceded in death by her husband Sanford Smith, father Claude Sims, mother Dalphia Sims, brothers, Hughie Sims, P.I. James Sims, Orliegene Sims, Bill Sims, Jack Sims, Sisters, Clarice (Sims) McWilliams, Lucille (Sims) Stokes, Bernita (Sims) Deeds

Della is survived by 2 sons Randy Smith and wife Katherine of Centerton, Roger Smith and wife Angelina of Gravette, 4 Grandsons, Dustan Smith and wife Cecile of Anderson Missouri, Stefan Smith and wife Connie of Centerton, Jason Smith of Gravette and Nick Smith and wife Madi of Stilwell, 1 grand-daughter Laura Propps of Gravette, 10 Great grandchildren Nevaeh Smith, Haydan Smith, Kyller Wright and wife Stephany, Austin Payne and wife Andrea, Dakota Propps, Ainsley Mass, Kainan Smith, Kaison Smith, Sutton Smith, Zola Maday, Izaiah Becton, and 3 great-great grandchildren, Oliver Wright, Eleanore Wright, and Eli Payne. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th Street, Rogers. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Gravette. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com