SERVICE
Hill & Son Funeral Home in
Appleton City, Missouri on
Monday, March 10, 2008 at
10:00 a.m.

MINISTER
Reverend Tony Reynolds

VISITATION
Hill & Son Funeral Home in
Appleton City, Missouri on
Sunday, March 9, 2008 from
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

INTERMENT
Appleton Cemetery in
Appleton City, Missouri

MEMORIAL
Evelyn Brown Laney Hospice

Thelma M. Smith was born February 2, 1917 in Montana. She passed away March 6, 2008 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at 91 years of age. Thelma's family moved to Appleton City when she was about two years old and she has remained in this area throughout her entire life.
Thelma was united in marriage with Murrel H. Smith June 11, 1938 in Appleton City. They made their home on the farm where her husband had been born and lived most of his life. Thelma was a homemaker working hard on the farm and for years she baked cakes for special events, especially weddings. She enjoyed collecting dolls and making clothing for them. Thelma also liked making crafts and was a member of the Green Valley Club.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by one sister, Velma Hardesty of Los Lunas, New Mexico; two nephews, Ed Hardesty and wife Kerri of Appleton City and Scott Hardesty of Peralta, New Mexico; a niece Michelle Gallegos and husband Timmy of Los Lunas, New Mexico; and four great-nephews, Matt Kroeger of Wheatland, Wyoming, Justin Hardesty of Peralta, New Mexico, Joshua Gallegos and Bryce Gallegos both of Los Lunas, New Mexico.