Inetha Dacus

Inetha Smith Dacus was born September 3, 1932, in a farmhouse north of Lindsay to James Daniel and Ollie Ester Smith. She passed from this life and went to see her Heavenly Father on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

At the age of 13, Inetha was saved on Easter Sunday in 1945 and baptized at the First Baptist Church of Lindsay. She faithfully served her Lord throughout her life.

Inetha attended Banner school, then began attending school at Lindsay as an 8th grader, graduating in 1950.

On September 2, 1950, Inetha was married to Elmer Dacus by Rev. Glen Buzbee. They enjoyed 69 wonderful years together.

Elmer, Inetha, and their family moved to Oklahoma City in 1961. She was a member of the Jefferson Heights Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and Southgate Baptist Church in Moore and served faithfully in many areas before moving back to Lindsay in 1974. They rejoined the Missionary Baptist Church in Lindsay where she was a leader in girls and women's missionary auxiliaries as well as teaching Sunday School, VBS, visitation, and other areas. Inetha spent hours reading and studying the Bible, having read the Bible through many times. Many pastors and missionaries enjoyed the Sunday meals she prepared for them through her kindness and hospitality.

Inetha loved being a homemaker, though at times worked outside the home. She never retired from doing good for others. She enjoyed many hobbies, including sewing, quilting, crocheting, crafts, scrapbooking, and attending the activities and events of all the grandkids. Many family members have been gifted with beautiful quilts and handmade items.

She is survived by her children; Debbie Clark and husband Dennis of Purcell, Marilyn Traylor and husband Bruce of Conway, AR, Elaine Nicholson and husband Don of Oklahoma City, Brian Dacus of Lindsay, Jennifer Smith and husband Mickey of Oklahoma City.

Also surviving are her grandchildren, Meleah DeBlase (Josh), Josh Clark (Meresa), Marda Isbell (Mark), Carly Nalley (Nathan), Leslea Hebert (Lynn), Ashley Shaw and fiancé Dario Bellettini, Tyler Nicholson (Katrina), Todd Nicholson, Tanner Nicholson, Nolan Dacus, Sophie Dacus, Savannah Hans (Jason), Amanda Smith, Camron Smith, Julia McGuire, and Kilby McGuire.

Also 21 great grandchildren, Sierra, Mollie, Adison, Emma, and Conner DeBlase, Addison and Carson Owens, Sam and Nora Isbell, Nate, Josiah, Knox, and Owen Nalley, Cooper Hebert, Elodie, Madilyn, and Asher Nicholson, Mali McGuire, Bentley and Easton Hans.

Other survivors include brother Jerry Smith (Sue) and sisters-in-law, Freida Smith, Carlene Dacus, and Ada Dacus.

Those preceding her in death include parents, James Daniel and Ollie Ester Smith, her husband, Elmer Dacus, sister, Lola Mae and Frog Lindsay, brother, Cecil Smith, sister-in-law, Darlene Smith and grandson-in-law, Stephen Shephard.

The family would like to thank the caregivers, Meladee Allison, Kortlyn Murray, Tammie Brewer, Trina Taylor, Mykayla Fox as well as the Loving care Agency Nurses, Abbey, Becca Jill, and Kylie.