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Mar
7
Graveside service
12:00 p.m.
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery
12740 Oddfellow Lane, Benton, IL 62812
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Mary Smith Obituary
She was born on January 15, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Ellsworth & Constant Regina (Pannell) Shaw.
She married Dennis Smith on June 20, 1970.
Mrs. Smith was a CNA, working at several area nursing homes.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her:
Husband: Dennis Smith of Benton
Son: Chris Smith of Benton
Daughter: Heather Powell of Benton
Grandchildren:
Austyn Smith of Benton
Alyssa Pulliam & husband Braxton of Benton
Makenzie Powell & fiancé Cameron Bujnoch of Hattellesville, TX
2 Great-Grandsons: Bryson & Colt
Sister: Betty Brown of California
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her Parents and a Brother-Robert Shaw.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 7th at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. There will be No Visitation, those attending the services are requested to meet at the cemetery.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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Upcoming Events
Mar
7
Graveside service
12:00 p.m.
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery
12740 Oddfellow Lane, Benton, IL 62812
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Morton and Johnston Funeral HomeOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.