Vera Lyfon Smith, 87 of Springfield, Mo passed away on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 in Christian Healthcare West.
Vera was born on September 29, 1923 in Reeds Spring, Mo. to Welcom and Mary Keithley. She married Charles O. Smith and was a homemaker for over 60 years. Vera was a member of the South Haven Church and enjoyed sewing, going to the lake, boating, cooking, and being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles O. Smith; two sisters; and one brother. Her survivors include Charlotte and Harold Holderman, Charles and Marsha Smith, Keith and Carol Smith, and Sharon and Bryon Ray, ten grandchildren: Sandy Burns, Jeff Holderman, Steve Holderman, Chris Smith, Heather Woodring, Brad Smith, Samantha Martin, Staci Smith, Kayla Brown-Ray, and Austin Smith; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home East with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be an open visitation starting Friday, February 11, 2011 after 1 p.m. also in Greenlawn East.