Nova Dean Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nova Dean Smith (Farmington, New Mexico), born in Okemah, Oklahoma, who passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 90. 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, Glover Cleveland Rhea and Hattie Simmer Rhea; her husband Gordon Keith Smith; and her siblings, Martha Rhea, Jean Miller, Allene Autaubo, Pompey and Arthur Rhea.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Keith Smith (Deb), Terry Gordon Smith (Karyn) and Krista Dianne Edwards (John); her grandson Zackery Keith Smith (Natalie); her great grandchildren, Tyler Stone (Ana), Alexis Akemann, Jada Nova Rhea Smith and Quinton Smith; her granddaughter Rebecca Rhea Markham (Brandi Clingerman); her great grandchildren, Mariah Nicole Markham, Anthony Thomas Markham and Zachary Hills; her grandchildren, Devin, Katie DiTullio, Derek, Michelle and Kimber Rose DiTullio; and also Jaxon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring our mom with donations to First Baptist Church of Farmington, San Juan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or New Mexico Baptist Children's Home.
