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Jenell Smith Obituary
November 2, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Jenell Marie Smith, 72, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary will be at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, November 11, 2021, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Jenell was a county extension agent for Kansas State University and 4H. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Hulda Matson; sisters, Cleora Matson, Eileen Ransopher. Survived by her husband, Dennis D. Smith of Wichita, KS; sons, Ty (Brooke) Smith of Wichita, KS, Trent Smith of St. Paul, MN; grandsons, Carter Smith, Damon Smith; sisters, Irma Jean (Rod) Blaha of Clifton, KS, Hayley (Mike Mathes) Matson-Mathes of Honolulu, HI; numerous nieces, other relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Sedgwick County 4-H, 7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67205 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Rebuild My Church Campaign, 861 North Socora, Wichita, KS 67212. www.dlwichita.com
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for Jenell Smith
Martha Woodbury
November 14, 2021
Was very sorry to hear of the passing of Jenell many fond memories from high school. Sadly hadn't seen her for 50 years! Sincere condolences.
Martha
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Brad and Donna Glanville
November 9, 2021
Jenell was a wonderful person to work with in 4-H! So appreciate her gentle, friendly, caring personality!
Deane Brown
November 9, 2021
I have so many special memories of spending time with Jenell. She was such a dear friend to hang out with during our husbands work trips. We always found fun things to do and truly enjoyed each other's company.
I have felt a true loss of a wonderful friend and I will miss her greatly. She will not be forgotten. I do smile, through the tears, while I think of many special moments & adventures we had (going shopping, dining together, meeting for exercise at the Y, going to a movie and hours of talking and laughing and waiting together for our husbands days to wind up so we could join them for dinner and we even got our husbands to take us dancing. We both seemed to love music (from our younger years and we enjoyed it every time we would hear it playing)
She was a BEAUTIFUL person and I loved her dearly.
Prayers for all the family. We all were blessed in so many ways by Jenell. I am so thankful I had the times with her that I had
Debbie Jabara
November 5, 2021
So very sorry. Jenelle was just a great human being, and I loved her smile and attitude. May Perpetual Light Shine upon her.
Connie Schlegel
November 5, 2021
Jenell will forever hold a special place in my heart. My memories are always filled with love and light for her.
Prayers for the family and love to all. Connie Schlegel
Jim Jantz
November 5, 2021
Dennis and family; May God's grace abound.
Jim Jantz, Firestone, CO
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Nov
10
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
Nov
10
Rosary
8:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
KS
Nov
11
Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
KS
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