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Doris Smith Obituary
Age 78 of Arkoma, OK died November 6, 2023 in her home. She was born January 27, 1945, in Albion, OK to Arthur Deal and Osie Lee (Nunley) Deal. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Sparks Hospital. She enjoyed genealogy, collecting everything, and selling on eBay. Her family was so important to her, as well as scrapbooking the grandsons.
She is survived by her husband, Jackie Glen Smith of 57 years. They were blessed with one son Charles Trexler Smith, one daughter-in-law Kelli Keen (Sering) Smith, and 2 grandsons Easton Zane and Scout Weston.
She is also survived by 1 sister, Wanda Lee (Deal) Smith (Tony) of Fort Smith, AR, Billy Arthur Deal (Rhonda) of Edmond, OK, and Carl Dean Deal (Carolyn) of Harrah, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on November 9, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. There will be a Graveside Service on November 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
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Adrian (Kester) Hygge
November 17, 2023
I remember that Dotie always had a smile on her face, proceeded by a laugh and that she and Karol Traw were great friends. Once when I was 8 or 9 years old, Karol arranged for me to have an afternoon date at Dotie´s house. As an avid Barbie fan and collector myself, I could not believe that I was given this opportunity. I hope to never forget the moment she invited me into her Barbie room. The sheer wonder and magic that filled my young heart was and still is incredibly meaningful. She let me ask questions about all of them, hold them (even the original 1959 doll) and simply admire her collection. After that, we went into the kitchen and made homemade sourdough bread. While it was baking, I helped her assemble and pick out the furniture for a Victorian doll house she was working on. I went home that evening and told my parents that when I grew up I wanted to be just like Dotie and have my very own Barbie room.
A lot can be said about a person in his/her treatment of a child. Dotie gifted me possibly one of the most magical days of my childhood and I have no doubt she did that for many others.
I am sad with you all for your loss of a very sweet and kind woman.
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Joyce N Hubble
November 7, 2023
I remember her laugh and how she loved to play games. She made our extended family Thanksgiving special just with her personality and embracing life as she did.
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