Mary Frances Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Frances Smith of Great Bend, Kansas, born in Larned, Kansas, whose life came to an end on June 9, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Frances Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William J. Welsh and Catherine Frances Welsh (Befort); her spouse P. D. "Bob" Smith June; her son Charles; her brothers, James Welsh and Bill J. Welsh, Jr.; and her grandson Jon Smith (Shala).
She is survived by: her children, David Smith (JoAnn) of Great Bend, Mark Smith (Dayna) of Great Bend, Craig Smith (Kari) of Great Bend, Larry Smith (Sherrie) of Wichita and Liz Schartz (Kyle) of Great Bend; her siblings, Terry Welsh (Madeline), Tom Welsh (Gayle), Kevin Welsh (Pollie), Rosann Safranek and Ellen Safranek (Bob); and her grandchildren, Mickey Smith (Gina), Kevin Smith (April), Kelly Jones, Kristy Drewel (Tommy), Brett Smith (Michelle), Scott Smith (Jill), Kami Schmidt (Cody), Jace Smith (Sarah), Cole Smith (Katelyn), Kyler Smith (Amy), Allyson Smith, Kory Smith, Jeff Ruble (Jessica), Tim Ruble (Kelsie), Tonya Martinez (Matt) and Trey Schartz. She is also survived by 33 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
Memorial funds have been established with Prince of Peace Parish or River Bend Activity Fund., in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.
