Rebecca Warnke Smith

Rebecca Warnke Smith obituary, Alexandria, KY

Rebecca Warnke Smith

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Rebecca Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexandria Funeral Home on Mar. 31, 2026.
Rebecca "Becky" Warnke Smith (nee Arnold), 85, of Butler, KY, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Fort Thoms, KY. Becky was born in Cynthiana, KY on March 22, 1941, to her parents, Benjeman Floyd Arnold and Elsie Arnold (nee Montgomery). She was a retired secretary from Northern Kentucky University. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Judge Arnold. She is survived by her husband, H. Thomas Smith; two children, Larry Warnke (Melinda) and Kimberly Warnke Zeis (Tim); two stepchildren, Connie Ibold (Scott) and Jason Smith (Nancy); two siblings, Ann Abney and Jim Arnold and four grandchildren Lauren, Lindsay. Madison, and Jared; two great grandchildren. Graveside service 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Alexandria Cemetery, 7 Spillman Drive, Alexandria, KY 41001. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Alexandria Funeral Home

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2

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Alexandria Cemetery

7 Spillman Drive, Alexandria, KY 41001

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