Venita Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Venita Smith of Richmond, Missouri, born in Lexington, Missouri, who passed away on June 22, 2022 at the age of 80. 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, Raymond "Shine" Hearrold and Hazel Hearrold of Hardin; her husband Edgar "Leon" Smith of Richmond; her granddaughter Roni Ray Smith; her brother Jerry Huffman; and her brothers-in-law, Nels Joesting and Robert Smith.

She is survived by: her children, Stephen Ray Smith (Becky) of Normangee, TX and Tammy Williams (Mike) of Richmond; her grandchildren, Sherri Anderson, Travis Smith (Marie), Abby Smith (Todd), Samantha Hulslander (Michael), Bo Williams, Annie Bowman Hobbs (Shannon), Avory Beggs (John), Amber Salfen (Jason) and Atalie Blackwell (Dan); her great grandchildren, Tatum Bowman (Cody), Peyton Bowman, Karsyn Bowman, Hollis Hobbs, Taylor Smith, MacKenzie Smith, Gage Smith, Teegan Shannon, Landon Hulslander, Natalie Hulslander, Lily Rae Hulslander, Cody Blackwell, Haizley Briant, Sloane Beggs, Emersyn Beggs, Rhett Bleazard, Charlotte Salfen, Taylor Hart and Sumer Smith (Jacob); her great great grandchild Kaine Norris; and her sisters, Judy Joesting of Tarkio and Linda Jones of Dover.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Ray County or to the donor's choice.