Deanna Sue Smith, age 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born June 7, 1947, in Springfield, MO, to Francis and Wanda (Demore) Aldridge. She was united in marriage to Wilbert ”Webb” Smith on December 29, 1984 in Maple Valley, Washington. Deanna worked as a beautician for many years and later, along with her husband, was employed as a truck driver. Deanna was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis LeRoy and Wanda Lucille Aldridge and one brother, David Aldridge.
She is survived by her loving husband,Wilbert “Webb” Smith, Springfield, MO; one daughter, Peggy Sue Lea and husband Randy J., Springfield, MO; three step-children, Robin Hicks and husband Nate of Detroit, MI, Walter Smith and wife Ann of Madison Heights, MI, and Teresa Pena and husband Wesley of Plymouth, MA; one granddaughter, Tara Dawn Lea of Springfield; six step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda Cantrell and husband Cecil of Springfield; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Campground Cemetery, Chesapeake, MO. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.