Rosie Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Rosie Smith (Wellington, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 22, 2024 at the age of 88. Rosie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jack Smith; her parents, Andrew Keithline and Ruth Keithline; and her siblings, Andrew Keithline, Jr., James Keithline, Hershel Berry Keithline, Frances Mary Palmer, Patricia Buehler-Simpson and Emma Lou Arensberg.

She is survived by: her children, Andrew W. Smith (Margaret) of Leawood, KS, Bradford L. "Bazie" Smith (Valerie) of Orange, CA, Cary P. Smith (Tara) of Bedford, TX, Danny P. Smith (Cassandra) of Wellington, KS and Evonna J. "Sissy" Nichols (Scott) of Wichita, KS; her grandchildren, Kyle Smith, Randon Harvey, Carley Smith, Morgan Arriola (Victor), Hayden Smith, Taylor Smith, Garrett Smith (Kelsey), Ross Nichols (Caroline), Elizabeth "Libby" Hoffman (Jason), Ashden Smith, McKlaine Nichols and Jackson Nichols; and her great grandchildren, Evelyn Hinton, Benjamin Smith, Ellis Arriola, Julian Arriola, Ryan Smith, Otto Nichols, Walker Nichols, Lawson Nichols, Sawyer Smith and Sullivan Smith.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cornejo Funeral Home & Crematory (1030 Mission Rd, Wellington, KS 67152). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 4th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the St. Anthony-St. Rose Catholic Church (210 N B St, Wellington, KS 67152). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions can be given in her name and loving memory to the Wellington Food Bank or St. Anthony St. Rose Catholic Church.