Frances E. Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 6, 2019, at the age of 87, Frances E. Smith (Gassville, Arkansas), born in Cotter, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Lloyd Deatherage and Bertha May Taylor; her stepfather Andrew Houser; her sister Jo Evelyn; her brother-in-law Hobert Jones; her brother John L.; and her sister-in-law Eva Lea Deatherage.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Jo Smith and Wayne Mathis Smith (Matt); her granddaughter Matty Ross (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Corissa, Davis, Amelia and Lila Jane; her grandson Andy Smith (Patsy); her great grandchildren, Nicole, Jacob and Luke; her grandson Ben Smith (Wendy); and her great grandchildren, Garrett and Bennett. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children.
Fran would have preferred that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North Arkansas Youth Center of Cotter, 412 Powell Ave., Cotter, AR 72626; Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450; or Cotter Alumni Association, PO Box 117, Cotter, AR 72626.
