In Remembrance Of
Velma Smith-Harris
Velma (Hook) Smith-Harris, 89, of Smithville, MO passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She was born on February 16, 1932 to Charles and Lillian Hook in Halls, MO. She graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO at the age of 16.
On June 1, 1949 she was united in marriage to Jack W. Smith at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Halls, MO. Jack and Velma lived and raised their five children in and around the Plattsburg and Smithville area. Jack passed away in 1997. On March 10, 2001 she married Charles Harris and they traveled from Alaska to Texas and everywhere in between.
She worked at Hales Grocery Store in Plattsburg and Big V in Smithville retiring 2001 with 36 ½ years of service. Her passions were family, bowling, crocheting, Chiefs, friends, and her Lord.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jack and Charles; grandsons, Adam Read, Johnny Lemons and infant grandson; and seven siblings.
Velma is survived by her son, Harold (Arlene) Smith, Smithville, Helen Crawford, Smithville, Genice (Steve) Read, Plattsburg, Judy (Duke) Hughes, Rayville, Anita (Bill) Burchit, Edgerton; three stepdaughters and their families, Helen Hurley, Pam Tetens and Donna Crabtree; ten grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; thirteen step-great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma Crane; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans or Special Olympics.
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39 comments
Paul Goad
Prayers, for your family
Natalie Burton
I was sorry to her about Thelma. She was always nice and kind. My deepest condolences to the family.
Ron @ Linda Swaney
Sorry to hear about Velma’s passing. Will always remember the big Smile on her face.Thoughts @ prayers to the family.
Cindy Mick Roberts
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be missed by all of her story telling.
Rest in peace
JANICE E Hopson
I am so sorry to hear this news…I loved Velma!!! She was a great person& loved seeing her at the BIG V..May she rest in peace…
Molly Livingston
Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Very special Lady.
Sandra Egan
She was a special lady and she will be missed. —Duck and Sandy
Linda Stout
So very sorry for your loss sending lots of love hugs and prayers for your family
Jess Harris
Sorry for your loss. Velma was a wonderful person
Sharon & Johnny French
She was a joy to be around, always a smile and a joke! She will be missed
Dan price
Sorry to hear about your loss , she was loved by many.my mother and her were best friends.
Cindy MIck Roberts
So sorry for the loss of your mom.
She was a sweet lady.she will be missed and I loved her story telling.
Cindy Henry
Velma was such a sweet lady. I will miss the stories about her little grandson Jack, (her face lit up with pride whenever she spoke of him) and will cherish the pink Bible she gave me while visiting with her one evening. My condolences to the family. Rest In Paradise Velma.
Jim & Karen Cockrill
We that are so sorry to hear Velma has pass away . The .. last time we saw her we got hugs . Praying for the family.
Judy Asher
Velma and I have a lot of memories working together at Big V
Jeff, Shelly Thorne & kids
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your families at this time. Aunt Velma will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
Diana G. Smith & Stephanie Smith
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. Always remembering good times with Aunt Velma, Uncle Jack and kids when we would come to visit or stay with you overnight with Grandpa and Grandma Arthur C. and Ida Mae Smith.
Vicky Deering
Condolences to Velma’s Family.
I will miss this sweet lady and her onery
Side too. Bless you Velma
Stacey Mason
I grew up watching my Dad crack jokes with Velma at Big V. Little did I know that one day I would be best friends with her granddaughter, Stephanie, and get to see Velma outside of the store as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Velma was always kind and quick witted. She will be missed. The prayers of the Mason family and the Turner family are with all of you.
Kristina ward
So sorry for your loss. My mother new her well. I’m remember her from Plattsburg and Big V growing up. Seems like yesterday she was working.
Tim Blanton
To all the Smith family, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending prayers to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with Velma she was always so sweet.
John and Denise Breckenridge
Velma was a sweetheart. So sorry for your loss
George and Carol Wood
Our hearts go out to Velmas family. She was a lovely lady and a pleasure to be around. I know she will be missed by many people. She loved the lord and is safe in heaven with all of her loved ones who left before her. RIP sweet Velma.
Judy West-Black
Wilma and family I am so sorry to hear of Velmas passing. She was one of Moms favorite cousins.
We will keep all in our prayers.
Paul Porter
She was a life long friend and will miss her dearly. Prayers to all the family.
Craig, Holly, Aubrey, and Cale Leach
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bring you the strength and comfort you need while you mourn the loss of Mrs. Smith-Harris.
Kevin W Boydston
Gonna miss you Aunt Velma, prayers for the family
Kim waoter
Velma was a wonderful lady. She will be missed
Russell Stephenson
I’m very sorry for your loss
Mari Smith Parker
I’m so sorry for her death. But grateful she is now with her creator!
Sandra M Littrell
So sorry to hear of Velma’s passing. She lived a good long life. Wish I could be there to give you all a big hug. Especially to Harold and Anita. Miss you all. Sandy Littrel
Greg Smith
Sorry for your loss pray out for your Family
Helen Hurley
Velma has held a special place in our hearts for over 20 years. She will be dearly missed by Mark and I. Alley will have a home the rest of her days and always remind us of mom.
Julie (Smith) Hundley
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We pray you days are filled the memories of Aunt Velma’s love, laughter, and gentle touch.
Danny & Julie
Jeremy Guyer
So very sorry for your loss, she was a very funny lady and she will be missed.
Joni Teegarden
I’m so sorry for your loss. Velma Helen was a good friend to me. I loved her very much. Good be with you all during this time. RIP my friend
Deborah Tester
She was a lovely lady who always had a smile and a kind word! She took time for others and loved her family and the Lord with all her heart!
Deborah Tester
She was a lovely lady who always had a smile and a kind word! She took time for others and loved her family and the Lord with all her heart!
Diana Smith Matakas, Mike and John
Our deepest condolences to all of the family.
Aunt Velma was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile and loved joking around. She always had a special place in her heart for my John.
She will be missed. ❤️❤️