Lena ‘Marie’ Smith, 97, Neosho, formerly of Unionville, Missouri, died May 21, 2015 in Joplin, Missouri, following a short illness.
Marie was born June 18, 1917 in Martinstown, MO, the daughter of Robert F. and Ethna (Brown) Hodges and was raised in Martinstown before moving to Unionville, where she lived most of her life, until moving to Neosho in 2006. She was a self employed hairdresser and cosmetologist. She loved being with people and sharing a cup of coffee and cookies with her customers. She was an avid doll maker and enjoyed raising flowers. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Martinstown and attended Sweetwater Baptist Church while living in Neosho.
Marie married Charley Daniel Smith on June 6, 1941 at Brookfield, Missouri and he preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1976. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Pinkerton and husband, LeRoy of Carrollton, GA and Charlene Casady and husband, Thomas D., II of Neosho, MO; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
VISITATION
Sunday May 24, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories
GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Tuesday May 26, 2015, 2:00 PM at Lone Pine Cemetery, Martinstown, MO.
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