In Remembrance Of
Virginia M. Smith
Virginia Marie Smith, 87 of rural Trimble, MO passed away January 22, 2019.
She was born on February 10, 1931 to Charley and Audie Marie Fox in Rock Island, OK. Virginia grew up in Rock Island, OK and in 1948 she graduated from Cameron High School in Cameron, OK and shortly after was on a train to Kansas City, MO to begin training with TWA.
On December 31, 1950 she was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Piefer Smith. After their marriage they lived in North Kansas City. In 1963 they moved near Stony Point, north of Trimble, MO where they farmed and made their home. Larry passed away on February 20, 1999.
Virginia was a longtime member of the Stony Point Presbyterian Church. She had many accomplishments in her lifetime but was most proud to be a wonderful Mom, Grandma and Nana, an all state basketball player in high school, Missouri Farm Family of the year in 1970 and employed with J.E. Dunn Construction Company from 1973-1996. Virginia was a member of TOPS and loved driving with her crew from Budget Rental Car. She enjoyed her gardens, flowers, chickens, hummingbirds, playing and teaching the piano and was known for her exceptional cooking and baking.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Phyllis Shrum and grandson Jared Smith.
Virginia is survived by her children Darrell (Michelle), Howard (Lisa), Dale, Lloyd, Lavonne Morrisey, and Roger (Lori); grandchildren Amber (Josh), Allison (Steven), Jennifer, Alisa (Steve), April (Andrew), Cody, Jacqueline, Jeannette (Brandon), Braden, Christina (Mike), Ashton (Heather), Nikki (Todd) and Ian (Jessica); great-grandchildren Darcy, Zach, Kiley, Wyatt, Aviana, Milana, Charlee, Rowdy, Everett, Sleyton, Jaxon and Vincent; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 25th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Burial: Stony Point Cemetery, Trimble, MO
Donations may be made to the Stony Point Cemetery.
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Robert Snow
Virginia was a fine lady. I will miss her. I remember working on Howards’ equipment and she would come out to the barn and tell me supper was ready. I would decline because I was dirty. She would say, I didn’t ask you, I’m telling you, supper is ready . There is soap in the hall bathroom. yes ma’am. She was like my second mother.
Mary Murphy
Paul and I send our deepest sympathies to Darrell… Michelle and family… May your many memories help sustain u during this very difficult time…
JOANNE “RUDDY” DOERTER
So very sorry for the families loss.
Cheryl Carter
So sorry for your loss! She was a great women. I know your hearts are heavy. Hang on to the memories and cherish them each and every day. She will live on in your hearts.
Karen Porter Brown
I remember her & the family from my time at Stony Point. I also remember taking piano lessons from her. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Pniewski
My heartfelt condolences to you Michelle and your family. I will mourne with you for her loss here on earth, and celebrate her eternal life in heaven…….love you, miss you
Bo & Linda Hoskins
We are very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. May God bless.
Anne & Jerry Drohomyreckyj
Darrell and Michelle so sorry for your loss. Know that she is at peace. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers.
Roxanne Burnside
Lavonne my Prayers and Thoughts are coming your way . Please know I feel you in this time of need . May both our MOMS never be forgotten and forever Loved ❤️ for what they have done for us .May your days get better my love .Find those special moments and memories and never let it die .
Nanci Opfer
Howard and all the family, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Spend some time together remembering how wonderful she was and all the ways she was special. Hugs to all. Nanci Breckenridge Opfer
Vicki Gibson
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Virginia and I worked together at JE Dunn, when I was hired in 1993, until she retired. She taught me a great deal. What I remember most about her was her cheerful attitude everyday and her willingness to help. She loved to talk about her family and to hear about mine as well. She was also known at JE Dunn for her AMAZING cinnamon rolls. She would get up before the chickens and bring 4 or 5 pans in for all of us to enjoy. She was a wonderful and amazing woman. I hope you find comfort in knowing just how much she was loved.
Sincerely,
Vicki Gibson
Sandra Comley
My condolences to the family. I worked with Virginia at J.E. Dunn for many years. I always appreciated her friendship and her support. She was always a good listener! She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo Misner
Virginia, I am so saddened by the final years of your life. There were high points but I know how you suffered. May God hold you in his loving hands as you are again with your loved ones who preceded you in death . RIP.
We will all miss you.
Ron and Mary Jo Misnrr
Anita Burchit
My deepest sympathy to all of you. She was a beautiful woman and it was a honor knowing her.
Patty and John Sole
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother and grandmother. I hope the many wonderful memories you have of her can help to comfort you.
John and Patty Palermo Sole
Nita Pridgen
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful and kind lady. I always got a hug from her when she saw me. Sooo very sweet. Hugs and prayers to all. I am sure she is smiling down on her beautiful family and holding Jacques hand during her tough time. Much love to all. Nita Boyd Pridgen.
Robert Kinney
She was a Great Lady and She will be missed !
Dane and Gail Owens
Lavonne, we are so glad to have met your Mom and visited with her on several visits with you. I loved her heart and will never forget her helping me pick tomatoes and peaches to take with us on our trip West. And how I wished she could see me chasing all those tomatoes from one end of the coach to the other, after the refrigerator door opened and the bowl they were in fell out and tomatoes went everywhere. A smile comes to me when I see her holding her favorite chicken around the coup while gathering eggs. A very sweet lady with a smile as large as her heart. I know God was glad to see her when she walked through His door. She had spent her time on earth and needed time to rest and watch over your family. I am sorry she had to leave you when you needed her strength.
Bob Davidson
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Cathy Del Olmo
Deepest sympathy to the whole family