Janice "Lee" Smiley's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2025 in Shell Knob, Missouri

Janice "Lee" Smiley

March 5, 1944 - February 2, 2025 (80 years old)

Shell Knob, Missouri

Janice "Lee" Smiley's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2025 in Shell Knob, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fohn Funeral Home & McQueen Funeral Home

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Janice "Lee" Smiley

March 5, 1944 - February 2, 2025 (80 years old)

Shell Knob, Missouri

Janice Smiley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janice Smiley of Shell Knob, Missouri, who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janice Smiley to show support.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Janice's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Finney and Frances Finney (Cumiford); her spouse Thomas Smiley, Jr.; her son Shelby; her brother Karey; and her sister-in-law Bobbie.

She is survived by: her children, Kenny Smiley of Anamosa, Jonathan Durm (Pam) of Mabank, Gary Durm (Gayle) of Pierce City, Missouri and Tami Hood (Diana Sumners) of Carthage, Missouri; and her sister-in-law Pat Ratliff of Shell Knob, Missouri. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Missouri Kidney Program in memory of Lee.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fohn Funeral Home & McQueen Funeral Home



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