It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Smith in Logan, Utah, born in Craigmont, Idaho, who passed away on January 20, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Stephen Samuel and Vera Vesta Murphey (Crow); her husband David Ray Smith; her son Glenn Ryan Smith; and her siblings, Jim (Clayton James), Bill (Stephen Wayne), Bob (Robert Leroy), Maxine Evelyn and Lita Joy.

She is survived by : her children, Steven Ray Smith (Maria) of Firth, Gail Denise Olsen of Moxee, Marilu Robison (Scott) of Delta, Cary Ann Buchanan (Marlo) of Toppenish and Laura Louise Mickelson (Thayne) of Logan; and her brother Vic Murphey (Victor Lee). She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home