Mary R. Smith

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Mary Rita Smith-Obituary Run: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 MARY RITA SMITH Marion-Mary Rita Smith, 72, died 12:45 A.M., Monday, May 26, 2003 at Fountain Nursing Care Center in Marion. Mrs. Smith was born January 19, 1931 in Marion to Chester Arthur & Zella Mae (Norman) Simmons. She married Elza Lee Smith on December 31, 1949 in Marion. Elza survives. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. She was member of the Deborah Circle at the church where she was also a Sunday School teacher. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: Husband: Elza Lee Smith of Marion Son & Daughter-In-Law: Richard & Deana Smith of Marion Daughter & Son-In-Law: Tresa & Frank Garoutte of Lake of Egypt Grandson: Brian Scott Garoutte of Lake of Egypt Granddaughter: Amanda Mae Smith of Marion Granddaughter: Nichole Leigh Garoutte of Lake of Egypt Brother & Sister-In-Law: Jack & Margaret Simmons of Carbondale Brother & Sister-In-Law: Robert Joe & Gloria Simmons of Evansville, IN. Sister: Irma Gray Hastings of St. Charles, MO. Also survived by several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth D. Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to Zion United Church of Christ or To Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.