Mardell Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mardell Smith (Yankton, South Dakota), born in Evansville, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 30, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mardell Smith to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Mardell leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Noyal Thorson and Myrtle Thorson (Larson); her husbands, John Mitchell and Dewey Smith; and her brother-in-law Larry Bartels.
She is survived by: her children, Sherri Rodgers-Conti (Doug) of Yankton and Mark Rodgers (Kris) of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren, Eric Mulhair (Tammy), John Mulhair, Tim Mulhair, Caitlin Blumer, Marielle Rodgers and Evan Rodgers; and her sister Marcia Bartels of Hugo, Minnesota.. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
